Understanding You

How does your brilliant mind
                        begin each day
                        watching and learning
                        without much to say
                        Understanding little
                        and hearing too much
                        you cringe from a kiss
                        unless you reach for my touch
                        Your eyes hold a secret
                        that no one will know
                        and your ideas take you
                        to places I can’t go
                        If I could I’d take your hand
                        and feel what you feel
                        this confusion and frustration
                        I know that it’s real
                        I may not understand the
                        absence of your affection
                        but I see who you are
                        and will whisper direction
                        To strengthen your walk
                        along life’s long road
                        I’m trying to hold you
                        somewhere in my world
                        Where I can protect you
                        From all of the hurt
                        And show you the measure
                        Of all that you are worth
                        My dear son, try hard to find some meaning
                        You aren’t lost, you are loved –
                        You are a part of my heart…
                        that is always beating