I didn’t know

how to fix you

I didn’t know

that we would be hurting like this.

I didn’t understand you

and how some days you feel growth

and love

in your bones

and how some days you feel destruction

and aching

through your soul.

I didn’t understand you

until I chose to try

every day

every damn day

to be better

kinder

to you.

I hope you know

I will fight for you

always.