Lonely strain

Please don't ask me why I strain,

To keep this tether from fraying.

Cause deep within, I've always known,

It's only my effort all alone.

Like a bridge stretched thin and taut,

Endlessly, I've fought and fought.

My hands, they ache from gripping tight,

The Skin and rope, they bleed in plight.

Each moment feels like a test,

Tearing at my weary chest.

Yet still, I cling with all my might,

To keep this fragile bond in sight.

Please don't ask me to explain,

The loneliness, the silent pain.

For in this struggle, I

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'm not blind to see,

That's It's only me, just me, holding the key.

As I stand upon this ledge,

With trembling hands and heart on edge,

I'll keep holding, come what may,

Though my soul may fray, day by day.

Please don't ask me, don't inquire,

For the truth is a raging fire.

It's been my effort, my lonely plea,

That's kept this bridge from crumbling free.

Please don't ask me, let it be,

For the truth that comes out could shatter me.

Let this lie continue as I bleed I will fight and fight till the day I may relieve