Can it be okay?

Can it be okay for me to stay a while

And cry until my eyes are dry?

Can it be okay for me to be sad a little

And miss the things that passed me by?

Can it be okay for me to feel what I feel

And not have to hide it deep inside?

Can it be okay for me to feel safe again

And have someone in which to confide?

Can it be okay for me to stay a while?

Because lately all I can do is run and hide.

Can it be okay to hurt a while

Without needing to explain?

Can it be okay to be held a while

By someone who knows my name?

It hurts.

Why can't that be okay?