I Cannot

I cannot love what I cannot hold,

My heart is too heavy,

Heavy like gold.

I cannot keep what I have not sold

My hand lost its grip

It cannot fold.

I cannot give what I have not,

My purse is empty,

It does not have a lot

I cannot use what I have got,

My talent is there,

But use it I cannot

I can hope but I cannot pray

Whatever comes,

It comes in any way.

I can laugh but I cannot say

That my words are useless

If they have not seen the day

I can guide you, if you want,

But I cannot lose you, if you run

So be proud, be good, be patient and fair,

For if you are not,

I cannot catch you there.