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Breathe easy, my dear.

Let me bear the weight you’ve had to hold.

Let me lay next to you when you get old.

Old.

You will get old.

I refuse to see your body lying cold

When I know that your fire’s burning.

I cannot stop the world from turning,

But I can be your atlas.

At last,

Someone who will hold you up.

Not drain you down,

But fill your cup.

Rest your weight upon my shoulders.

Moving mountains

Starts with boulders.

I cannot fix you.

I will not try.

But, I can hold you when you cry.

I can love you when you lie.

I’ve lied and cried and I’ve lost too,

And I’ve still come crawling home to you.

 

Hey, my name is Lyn! I’m a cat lover, an iced coffee connoisseur, and an aspiring poet. I major in psychology and biology at the University of Tampa.
Amanda Thompson is a native of Portland, Maine who is currently a Senior studying Communications at The University of Tampa. When she's not binge-watching New Girl, you can find her dancing around to Jhené Aiko, Lana Del Rey or Kehlani. If you want to keep up with Amanda, follow her on Instagram @amaandathompson