Ripples

IF this you feel his poem can helpful for someone you know then I encourage you to send it to them.

Ripples

By: Lalli

 

I can see passed your Mardi Gras mask of happiness

Your lack of confidence. 

So right now I reach out to your distraught soul

I ask that you please let me wrap my arms around so you may feel the warmth of my embrace 

Because I want to know why you hide behind closed doors

Why every time I look at you

Your face exudes distress

 

I want to excavate to the center of your pain

Because I desire to comprehend the reasons behind your tainted eyes

I want to dig inside to the torment of what you’re afraid to say

Of what your body speaks subconsciously through the expressions on your face

 

I want to know, yet I know that the truth hurts

And I’m unsure

That the knowledge of what you’ve seen may cause the same anguish inside of me

It may place a greater weight than seven anchors on my heart

My life might change from your misfortunes

But I do not believe you should bare this on your own

And if my knowing

Is for no other reason then for you to know you’re not alone

Then let me say to you

I am willing to share in your untold burden

Because I want to know the unknown reasons why your heart’s grown ten-fold applying pressure to your throat

I want to be the refreshment to a parched soul

I want to show you that there is still good in this world

And if the only way you can believe me is through my actions

Let’s go back then

 

Back to when I offered my ear to a stranger and my shoulder to comfort

When I approached you with arms wide open and I asked you for a hug

I want you to understand that, that hug was not for me

It was because I could feel the sorrow of your energy

As I watched the hesitation of your interactions

As I noticed the uncertain caution of your gestures

But mainly it was when I stared directly into your eyes and witnessed you crying inside

As I tried to gaze through the window of your soul and saw its pane was smeared with your tears

But I want to show you that I care

Because I know how it felt when a stranger cared for me

And the impact it had on the rest of my life

Is beyond valuation or any price

 

So here I am - willing to barter

I want to make an exchange

 

And what I ask, I know may not be easy

Since you’ve managed to contain the suffering internally

Imprisoned behind a fortress of falsely numb facades

Know that I will not judge

I promise I will only listen

And I promise that when you speak
there will be an unfamiliar sensation

As you free yourself from the chaos of emotional trauma so that no more damage can be done

You will begin to heal, wounds will turn to scars and scars will fade unnoticed

It will be during this moment that you will understand why I wanted to be there for a stranger

Because my kindness will have touched you

A seed will have been planted and a garden you will sow

Because at this point you’ll know how great it feels when someone cares

Whether you know them or you don’t

And all I ask is that you’ll do the same for someone else who visibly needs the help

So I encourage you

To drop

The rock

In the pond

And see your reflection in the ripple

Author's Note

--I ask that if this poem inspires you, if it uplifts your spirits in knowing that people still do care. Then PLEASE, send this poem to someone you know who may be in pain and send the love their way--

Reviews

[Legion]

Those last four lines could have been the whole poem in itself. The whole thing is great and a wonderful message for everyone, but those last four lines sum it all up in a nutshell. To be honest, wish I had put those same lines together. Brilliant. I think you might like my piece "A Silent Grace". Something similiar. Well done.

[DaniElle LaPointe]

Reflection just now seen. Thank you.

[Annebelle Ashire]

Lalli, oh god it;s been some time hasn't it?

my favorite line must have been,
"As you free yourself from the chaos of emotional trauma so that no more damage can be done

So that you can begin to heal, wounds will turn to scars and scars will fade unnoticed"

because the truth is written all over that image - if we just learn to speak our sorrows, to a stranger's ear who lent their shoulder for tears unseen, then somehow, somewhere - we can begin to let it go......we'll always have that pain, but no longer will it pulsate in the background of our hearts, no .. from then on it should merely be an "image" of the past - allowing our hearts to find a melody rather than a horror.

I loved this piece so much,
it's unspeakable the boundries that you have set.

Much respect,
~*M.A.Living*~

[Sandra K]

What a great poem. I am glad i read it. I need to read something encouraging right now. You reminded me that there are people who care for completet strangers in this world. Great job!

[Gheeneil]

I, too, know how it feels when someone cares and when I offer help in turn. It is like paying forward. Such a thoughtful and selfless message invigorates a soul. The title fits perfectly to the thought. This is a moving and inspiring piece.

[Jofer Serapio]

Lengthy write but worth the read nonetheless. I think that the imagery here is pretty amazing. The use of metaphors, for example, was simply astounding. I especially love the last lines:

"So I encourage you
To drop
The rock
In the pond
And see your reflection in the ripple"

This was very inspiring. The dialogue and the voice employed was well crafted. What more can I say?

[These Haunted Hallways]

Well. I dont know what to say, really. But, this was incredibly touching. Im choking up at the moment hehe. U write with such beauty and warmth here. I dont think i could write it any better. U have a gift, sir. And may all who read this, please pass it on to your loved ones who are having a troubled time in their lives, as it will make them feel really good inside, as it made me feel really good inside. Very good, sir, well done! :)

B.A.

[Ice Queen of the Vampir..]

Wow, this piece is simply amazing. Very powerful and it truly did inspire me. You did a fantastic job on this and I'm just speechless right now. Awesome write!!!

Heather

[Robin M. Isle]

Yes, whether you are there or are there for someone else; we have all been "there". What a beautiful way of saying it. Thank you for sharing it in such a beautiful way. Nicely said. Well done.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

A great use of metaphor. May your words spread the kind ripples of understanding and Unconditional Love and affection Universally. Thank you.
Light,
Siddartha

[Brjden (Bridge-Den) Cre..]

Each one, reach one! These are the consequences of being a caring individual and helping a stranger
in need!

"But I want to show you that I care
Because I know how it felt when a stranger cared for me
And the impact it had on the rest of my life
Is beyond valuation or any price
So here I am willing to barter
I want to make an exchange
And what I ask, I know may not be easy"

The value of the kindness of strangers is HUGE! And the ripple effect it gives off, you've described in
perfect poetry! Great pen once again Lalli! I hope this one posts....