My garden

I know you have a pain
It is killing you from inside
I wish I could help 
But I need to water my garden

I have pains too
If not for those, 
I wouldn't know yours
My garden is withering,
it needs some loving

I have spent much time
Looking after you.
The pains dont cease
My beloved world,
They only grow.
The more i think of them,
The more I do,
The pains they grow. 
And behind me, my garden
It fails to thrive
So excuse me,
I need to water my garden

As the cacti shine
And the succulents grow plump
My hardy garden smiles.
Not with flowers and fruits,
More thistles and protruding roots. 
Saying, We too are life
Be by our side

I have to stop thinking.
I need to stop pretending to care. 
I can only take care of mine.
I have only this limited time.
I wish I could help 
But I have to once in a while
water my garden.