Tears are silent prayers

If I had arms that could stretch

around the world

I would hold you tightly

for dear life

and not let go

until the very last tear

from your deep dark well of sorrow

had fallen on my breast

If I had wings

I would carry you in my arms

And fly back to a time

When you felt safe

Before fear began

And if tears are silent prayers

Then I pray for you

From the river in my heart

For you to have the strength

To carry on