Stone

I watched you walk past, you did not see me. I was invisible to you. I could see the tears flow down your face. I knew that it hurt you so, but there was nothing I could say or do. I was simply mute.
I watched you cry your eyes out. I longed to hold you, to comfort you. I longed to put my arms around you and tell you everything would be alright. To tell you I would be strong for you.
I watched you lay there in silence. I knew I should speak, if only I had the words. I saw the tears disappear, saw your heart harden. I knew all it would take was a kind word from me to ease your burden. I knew all your troubles, I knew how to fix them. My mouth remained closed, like stone.
I watched you walk away, my heart breaking. I knew I would never see you again. All because of my inability to speak. I can only blame myself. I cried as you left.