I couldn't help but stare at him

As the tears fell down his face.

It only happened once a year

When we visited this place.

His heart was breaking, I felt his pain

As he stared down at the grave.

The memories came flooding back

Of the woman he couldn't save.

I couldn't help but watch a tear

Fall gently down his cheek

I've never seen him look so down,

He's never looked so weak.

I reached my hand up to his face

And wiped the tear away

I softly whispered out his name

As he turned his face my way.

I couldn't help but let a tear

Fall harshly from my eye.

I didn't want to do this.

I didn't want to cry.

So I buried my face into his chest

And held on to him tight

To comfort him, to stop his tears,

To simply say 'it's alright'.

I couldn't help but feel at ease

When his arms secured me close

Because I knew he understood

That this is what he needed the most.

I pulled away to see his face

And so no tears, not one

Only a smile and glowing eyes,

His crying was finally done.

I couldn't help but grin at him

As he carefully held my hand

We walked back home in silence,

No words, no reprimand.

Then, that night, before we slept,

He thanked me for 'stopping the rain'

Then kissed my cheek and hugged me again

I have finally stopped his pain.