She

I asked her if she was ok
N she said "I am fine I swear"
When I looked deep into her eyes
Something untold something very painful
She looked away in a jiffy
N tried to put on her best smile
She with a shrill voice told "I will sail through it's just taking a little time"
I knew she was hurting
I knew her pain was deep
She felt the burden of hers n wanted to keep it to her own self
My hands reached out to her
Our hands entwined
I just uttered "I love you my dear
So your burdens are mine"
Tears rolled her cheeks n my hands reached to wipe them FOREVER

Kruthi