leave it to me

in a distant second
he left me
arms open wide
heart torn from one side
and eyes lifted to the sky
with one tear sliding down with each sigh

don't cry, she said.
mother, dry my eyes
she breathed wind to sweep my worries away
the upset tsunami washed away the burdens
before i could dwell on it

the dirt wasn't stuck on the soles of my shoes
because my world was not
on its hind legs

sleep easy, child
she tells me time and time again
when you awake
the world will have nursed its wounds
without your bandaid
healed without your pain to motivate it

and please...
leave the burden to me, child
this world will fall back on its feet
find its new foundations
among the dirt
i hope you don't try to take that unpaved road

fly high
and i'll dry your skies
and i'll be there
to make sure the clouds part for your journey

i promise.