I wish I had the magic words that could take pain away

I wish I had the power to fix the problems that plague my friends.

I feel so impotent unable to reach out, hold you close to me and hold you against by chest until your tears run dry.

I even feel humbled and ashamed to reply feeling that my tiny response is nothing compared to the power of your writing.

And sometimes I feel guilty that I have been lucky and avoided such calamity.