Lesa MRK - I Understand

They have hurt you;
I see it in your eyes.
I understand,
But do you realize?

I followed you into the dark,
Into the center of your world,
And in return for what you have given me,
I give to you my heart.

Watching you, I wondered,
How can you take so many jeers?
Seeing how they hurt you,
My eyes fill up with tears.

But you stand up so proudly,
I swear you really don't care.
You hold on to all you have,
Even if this world is not fair.

I've looked into your eyes,
Deep inside there lies the truth,
That they are unable to see,
And this aching heart is proof.

They cannot love you,
For what you have inside.
They still won't understand,
After all the tears have dried.

Why will they not listen?
I sense you have something to say.
No matter who deserts you,
If you want me - I will stay.

For I love you - for you,
For what lies within those eyes;
For judging anything else,
I know would only be lies.

I know I'm not what you really need,
But I will do my best, I swear.
Here's someone who understands,
And you know I truly care.

If you should ever fall...
If things slip through your hands...
Heres's a shoulder to cry on,
From someone who understands.

(1987? ? ?)

Lesa MRK

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