I've held a lot of grown men's hands
When your life has almost been taken
Its hard to act brave
When you've been beaten down and shaken
Its hard to not cry
When life doesn't feel real
It's hard to forgive
When someone chose you to kill
Tears streaming
Body shaking
Unsure if it is the end
When they recite their goals
Their life plans
A gesture of peace
warm steady hand
With a grip that won't release
soften the hurt
Ease the burden
Transfer the pain
I can't feel what you feel
But I'll hold tight
I promise I'll remain