We laugh, and cry, and talk

I float and fly, she walks

I’ve always been her friend—

I will be till the end

I see her tears roll down

Her pain when no one’s around

I know all about the boy

And the missing childhood toy

I’ve watched her friends be mean

And yet they cannot hear me scream

I’m always there but what can I do?

I am imaginary

My girl alone knows of my existence

But I alone am the only witness

To her true raw self

The self that’s been through hell

I wish I could protect her

If I could I’d never let her

Feel the suffering that she does

She wouldn’t need the toughening because

I would be there to keep her safe

No matter the time, no matter the place

I will never leave, anyway