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.

[Ralphy]

As one who actually does what you describe here, I sense the true earnest in your words that you have shared with us. This has been an ongoing practice for only a few in the world but it's growing. The truth be known, the sincerity that you speak of is tough to convince, because many souls of this world trust no one, and will push, many times, trying to push it back on you.

To care about someone in an unconditional way is a gift and on this site there are a few who have that talent and they do just what you describe. for example, LisetteCanWrite does just that. I repeat, to have a soul like that is wonderful and it shine like a Golden Sun. The toughest part is the--- pass it forward---, getting people to remember that sometime in the future when you see a person in need, remember to lend a hand.

About your poem, I love the use of words that sculpt the page into a masterpiece, this becomes a treasure onto itself. My favor part, which are many but the one that stands out the most in my mind is the very ---pass it forward message� So I encourage you To drop The rock In the pond And see your reflection in the ripple�Thank you so much for writing this

[Bethany Woody]

I'm so glad you sent this to me. It's such an inspirational piece. The idea of helping others for no other reason then you want to do it. Not because it will make you look good in the eyes of someone else, not becuase you get paid to do it, just because you want to be there. To be strong for someone, to help support them and care for them. That takes courage, it takes an honesty few can say they own. It takes dedication and determination.
There is a sad underlayer to the piece, but that just gives this such impact. It shows us, the reader, that looks can be decieving. That just because a person is okay on the outside doesn't mean they are okay inside as well. It takes a few minutes more of real looking to see, but if you are willing tot ake the time you will be rewarded for it. Trust is a powerful thing, as is comapssion and the will to listen. This piece shows us all that a life would be ten fold better if we were willing to offer those things to others without thought of ourselves first.
Another one for my favorites. The folder is full of your work.

Beth

[Bennett Logan]

Lali, thanks for the read request. I always enjoy checking out your work. I like this one a good bit and I can totally relate with wanting to help a friend or loved one going through a hard time. I especially liked the line, "It may place a greater weight than seven anchors on my heart." I could see it perfectly, and the idea of seven anchors seems mysterious yet somehow...lucky. :) Keep up the good work, sir.

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Lalli, this is a touching piece, love the imagery of a rock in a ripple and glad that you did not use a shadow, ----mishy

[Babbette Francis]

Man, anyone who crosses your path is blessed to have done so. You are one of the most caring people inside WC and outside on the streets. I'm glad to have had you cross my path : )

[Rick Puetter]

Dear Lalli,

Another very powerful and personal piece. This is a tremendous poem of caring and friendship. It's just marvelous.

Very best regards,

Rick

[ANNA]

YOUR BEST POEM YET!!!!! I LOVE THE FEEL I GOT FROM READING THIS!!!
MASTERPIECE LALLI!

Much respect,
Anna

So I encourage you
To drop
The rock
In the pond
And watch it ripple................What a powerful view!!

[Arc Moore]

This poem is very nice. Good, no, great, job!!

You are a gifted poet. Very rarely am I able to say that to someone. Your poem sent a rush of raw emotions straight to my head. Terrific effort put into this.

Your Reader:

Arc Moore::::..