Don’t close up.
Don’t shut down.
Don’t say “Everything’s OK”
when clearly it’s not.
I can help.
I can take it.

They say sharing a secret halves its impact
or maybe something else.
I’m not that good with expressions
but
the important thing
is not to bottle everything inside.
Tell me what happened.
Tell me how to help.

And even if I can’t help
even if
all your yapping will do
is clear the air
between us
please do.
I prefer clear air anyway.

What happened?
Talk with me.