Midnight Quills

Are you standing beside me?
When I stop, do you pause?
When I need your help, do you offer your hand?
or do you walk ahead, and continue your own journey?
When I reach out, are you there?
When I call out, do you hear?
When I’m in need,
Do you put things aside, to ensure that I can survive?

Do I ask too much of you?
Do I ask too little?
Do I deserve your sympathy,
When I’m hurting, and pained.

Do I give you enough,
To earn your respect?
Do I hold you enough,
That when you reflect,

You realise that I’m always here
Or do I not show that I care?