you know, there’s times in life when words just don’t seem like enough.
like when i see you hurting, the sound in your voice, the pain in your heart,
and all i can do is stand by, wishing i could do more.
how can i watch you grieve and not know what to do?
it breaks my heart to see you in pain
i wish there was more i can offer for you.
witnessing your grief, and all i can do is watch a storm rage within you,
seeing the tears fall quietly, a testament to the love you’ve lost.
i feel it too, the ache in my chest, even though i’ve never experience loss like this.
you see, growing up, family was never a constant presence for me.
their absence made me strong in some ways,
but it also left me unsure when faced with a sorrow like yours.
i struggle with finding the right words, with knowing how to comfort you best.
so here i am, offering what i can: my quiet presence.
words fail me, i have a hard time communicating how i feel
so please know, that my silence isn’t on purpose.
it’s me trying to take your immense sorrow away
wanting to ease your pain, yet feeling powerless.
reflecting on these moments, i’ve come to see the strength in silence.
sometimes, the best comfort lies in simply being there.
it’s the comfort in silence that bonds strengthen and healing begins.
ajwa 