silenced

You can be so full of words and in an instant something is said that shuts your mind off.

There is no where to run to when you are the voice of reason

You are the one they chose to open up to

The one to share such a close secret with 

You aren't ready 

I mean what makes you prepared for that 

But they look for guidance 

They said they felt they could and they wanted to

Scary when it's something you are familiar with 

Something you can personally sympathise with 

Hits you 

So you think

What would you want to hear 

What would help you

You tell them not to hide from it

You tell them not to be ashamed 

Life can be difficult

We all manage it differently 

Never hide from yourself 

We all get strength from somewhere 

And as a result this will strengthen you 

They look pleased and upset by your answer but almost like they'd hoped and knew you'd understand 

Thankful 

They looked at me

Because I am their guidance 

I am their confidante 

I did my best

Does not mean it was easy though..