Impotent tears

Why would you do this to us

You offer them up
Make them breathe
Teach us their names
Tell us their stories
Expose their souls
Let us love them

We build them homes in our hearts
Accept their flaws
Cry for their pains
Fear for their safety
Laugh when they tease
Yearn for their happiness

Then you take them back.

Why would you do this to us?