I Understand

I understand your tears
when drenched …
in sorrows rain.

I understand the deepness
of the furrowed mind
when tilled….   
and the clank of thoughts
when struck against the pain.

I understand your shallow breaths
when I hear the whispered beats.

I understand your cry
when lungs collapse
drawn-in by the ache.

I understand ….
when you don’t understand
yourself.

But you can understand... this -
a soft heart with a shoulder
to rest your worries
and two strong hands
to caress away…..
your pain.

Is an understanding friend
regardless
of the rain.