Poem -
Lean on Me
She called again today,
Crying
I stifle all my pain
Hide who I am to lend a hand
To be a friend
I hang on talking till goodbye
Tears break from my eyes
I don’t even question, don’t ask why
Grief resounds loudly
Heart breaking stone
We lost the same person
He left us both alone
I hide the pain I’m feeling
Deep inside the dark
Never let anyone see me,
Completely fall apart
She’ll call again,
Tomorrow
I can almost guarantee
She’ll cry just like today
And I will listen,
Cease to be
Stifled invisible
A ghost within the rain
I will keep my distance
And hide away my pain
I am always steady
Lending out an ear
No one will see me bleeding
I never share my tears
RRG © 9.15.19
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Comments
Intense words well written poetry angel
Hello Angel Thank you so much
BlessingsÂ
Great poem
A lot of emotion in this writingÂ
shows real feelingsÂ
love it 💯
Thank you so much Zac for reading, commenting, and visiting my ink.Â
I'm glad you could feel the emotion in this. :)
Blessings
Rebecca
Awww...I sometimes do the same thing....as others in pain seem to always need help and there is no time to sort through my own pain. An empathetic heart is a blessing and a curse. The emotional toll can be very hard for one who is sensitive, but has to push their tears inside to help others. Very honest write. I can relate. xo ;)   Â
Hi Cherie :)
I was in the ICU recently with a sick relative, in the family room surrounded by countless relatives. I suddenly found myself sitting between two people consoling them... Arms wrapped around them, rubbing their backs as pain lanced through their hearts... and I thought... where is my pain? How can I sit here dry eyed?Â
The hard part is when I get home and I'm still numb because I've pushed my feelings so deep that I cannot access them. Then they pour out at the most inopportune time and I'm flooded lol.Â
I can understand how that sympathy can turn to resentment. Distance becomes preferable. Empathy is a powerful gift. :)
Thank you sweet poetic sister.Â
Blessings, Rebecca
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Very honest well written words Rebecca...identified and enjoyed 🌹
Thank you beautiful friend. Appreciate that. :) Blessings