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I Can't Help You

April 6, 2010
By VampiericRain GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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VampiericRain GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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Would you like a side of epic with that fail?

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I can't fix this.
I just can't.
You turned to me,
seeking help I can't give.

I'm sorry.
I can't help you.
You're asking me things
I don't know myself.

I can't help you.
But I can give you comfort.
You might just need
A shoulder to cry on.

I'm here for you.
But that's all I can do.
You know I don't know,
What you're going through.

© Asia B., Hudson, MA

The author's comments:
My friend and I are really close. Like, read each others mind kinda close. This was about how I could tell what she was feeling but couldn't do anything about it even though I wanted to.
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nellie94525 GOLD said...
on Aug. 28 2010 at 1:05 pm
nellie94525 GOLD, Azusa, California
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i really like this one. a lot.
VampiericRain GOLD said...
on May. 12 2010 at 3:40 pm
VampiericRain GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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Thanks so much! :)
Allykattz PLATINUM said...
on May. 11 2010 at 9:12 pm
Allykattz PLATINUM, Rehoboth, Massachusetts
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I think everyone with a best friend can relate to this at one point or another. Great job!
talia_is_happy GOLD said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 6:44 pm
talia_is_happy GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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&quot;The people who mind- don&#039;t matter, and the people who matter- don&#039;t mind.&quot;<br /> -Dr. Seuss

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Whatevs =)
VampiericRain GOLD said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 5:14 pm
VampiericRain GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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But you user is talia_is_happy. Your not allowed to cry. :)
talia_is_happy GOLD said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 4:20 pm
talia_is_happy GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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&quot;The people who mind- don&#039;t matter, and the people who matter- don&#039;t mind.&quot;<br /> -Dr. Seuss

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You're my best friend! Now I wanna cry cuz I feel horrible! T.T