Can I take away this pain; from you, from everyone?
We've talked for hours about this, but we take this road that never seems to get us anywhere.
Can I take away these tears; from you, from everyone?
I'll gladly take them instead so that I don't have to see you cry.
Can I take away this burden; from you, from everyone?
And even though the weight will bear down on me, I'm just glad you won't have to feel it.
Can I take away this heartache; from you, from everyone?
Please break my heart instead and then yours can remain whole.
Can I take away the pressure; on you? on everyone?
Take away all the barriers and limitations that stop you from just being you.
Can I take away the hunger; from you, from everyone?
Endure all the relentless cravings, so you'll never starve again.
Can I take insecurity away; from you, from everyone?
I'm willing to feel small, so that you can walk with your head held high.
Can I take away these fears; from you, from everyone?
I'll be blinded by the invading dark, but you'll take this light and never fear again.
Can I take away this grieving; from you, from everyone?
I'll deal with the sorrows and mourning of death, so that you can contine living.
Can I take away all sickness; from you, from everyone?
Suffer through the effects of diseases, so that you can drink to your good health.
Can I take away all the troubles and problems felt by you, and everyone?
So that you can live in a perfect world, and when you're ready, maybe you can come back and help me.
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