Do You Know?

Illustration by David Yew

Oh God, I ask, do you know?

What it is I feel. And feel, so much so

For here I am.

In a lonesome place

I’ve climbed up high, to a dangerous space

Nobody, to see me there

Nobody, who would even care

So I ask,

Have you ever cried, till your eyes were dry?

Have you ever despaired, as all pass you by?

Have you ever been trapped, by those above?

Those who betray their promise?

Betray your love?

I’ve known all this.

Do you know too?

Then be the first

I can trust to say, "I love you".