Poem for a friend.

I wish I could squeeze the misery from you,
The hurt and self destruction too,
Because I remember when our roles were switched,
You brought me back from the abyss.
I only wish you didn't need a saviour,
Wish I couldn't return the favour.

If I could reach into your mind,
I'd take out the dark,
Leave only light.
No need for fear,
Or lonely despair,
I'd take your hurt,
If only you were spared.

I'd squeeze out the misery from you,
The hurt and self destruction too,
No need to worry, stress, or fret,
I'd take it in without regret.
Because it's not right that you, my friend,
Are left with such foul and bitter ends.