"If You Need Help, Here's What I Can Offer," by Kristen LaFond

If you need help, here’s what I can offer
I can offer you my ears
for I have two, ready to listen and hear
Hear the story of your life as you have chosen
The rollercoaster of emotions: love, pain, and fear

 But
I cannot offer you my heart
for it is not completely whole
Bits and pieces; eroded, corroded
throughout the years, somebody stole

 I can offer you a warm embrace
Cry to let it out, don’t hold it all in
or scream and shout and put up a fuss
Then you can let it go, and begin again

 But
I cannot offer you my soul
for I have given it to the stars mighty high
Up above, when the time comes
My home it will be when I die

I can offer you my spirit
My transcendent celestial body
My wisdom gained and lessons learned
to guide and aide you on your own journey

 But
I cannot offer you my path
for it is well worn and beaten, my friend
But I can offer you strength and love
on your own path until life’s end