Dear Anonymous,

Dear Anonymous,

The end is closer now,

You tell me you’re ready.

I beg you to hold on,

The storm will end –

It can’t rain forever.

You tell me you can’t wait,

It’s too hard.

You’re drowning in lies,

And your lifeboat of truth is me –

You tell me you love me,

And you tell me you’re sorry.

But you just can’t hold on.

The waves are crashing over your head,

It’s too hard to swim.

Stay strong –

I'm begging you.

The current pulls you father away,

Breaking you slowly,

Tempting you with everything it is.

Threatening to show just how far you can bend,

Before you break.

I call your name one more time,

Begging you please, please just wait.

You shake your head,

And tell me,

You can’t hold on,

There’s no truth that can keep you here,

There’s nothing to make you stay.

Your bones are weak,

Your heart is broken.

Your last hope has been demolished.

I'm here,

I love you.

Please stay –

I know it’s not the same,

I know I'm not her.

I know you tried.

But please,

Try again.

Try for me.