I wish I was peace and calm
the breath of relief after a flood of tears
the restful sleep after a living nightmare

I wish I was the summer night sky
the first love after a broken heart
the childhood memories of laughter and innocence

I wish I was the ounce of hope you hold on to when everything around you feels wrong
the travel home from a place that is a constant reminder of the people who hurt you
the smile you put on to protect yourself from the world

I wish I was the hot cup of coffee on a cold Monday morning
the heartbeat that is constantly ringing in your ears
the letter of good news from a distant friend

I wish I was yours.