Stumble

You start to stumble,
Tumble, and fall.
I close my eyes tightly,
Hiding from it all.

I want to save you
From the path that you're on,
but I know that I can't
No matter how close our bond.

It's your life to live.
It's your path to take.
You'll do as you please.
Be real and be fake.

I can promise you
I'll be at the end;
I'll be waiting when you're ready,
When you need a friend.

But I can't watch you fall
and I can't watch you lose.
I can't watch you band aid
The hurt you refuse

You'll have to tumble,
All on your own.
Just know I'll be waiting,
When you decide to come home.