You Matter

For T.B.

Your words spill across the page

Like blood running from an open wound

Sadness as thick as fog

Clings to each syllable

Despair drags you down like sodden clothes

as you swim for the ocean’s surface

You’ve given up,

You’ve given in

 

Lonely, but you are not alone

Hurt, but you can be healed

Sad, but you can be happy

Hopeless, but you can find hope

 

I don’t know your story and I haven’t walked in your shoes

But you need to know there are others here for you and that

This too shall pass

Sometimes we need to find our own happiness

Start small-

The innocent smile of a child

The sunflower against the back fence standing tall-face to the sun

A delicate butterfly alighting on a flame orange tiger lily

A waterfall crashing down

Chocolate chip cookies warm out of the oven

Driving on the open highway, windows open, wind whipping your hair as you sing your favorite song

Your favorite movie

A good read

A hug

A kind word

 

Find those things that make you happy

Wrap them up into tight packages

Store them in your heart

Keep them safe so that they will be there for you when it seems like no one is.

 

You are never alone.

You make a difference.

 

 

Author's Note

I wrote this after reading several poems here tonight. They made me unspeakably sad and concerned-no one should feel so alone or worthless.

Reviews

[Leonard Birch]

Great read Sharon. I really enjoyed the message. Thank you.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

A beautiful and uplifting read and write - with an important message. Well done!

[Sharon Kim]

Thank you Sharon!

[LL]

Excellent poetry indeed Sharon. I enjoyed reading it....Levi

[Jenna K. Hayduk]

this is very beautiful. I got teary eyed.

[Sharon Kim]

Thank you, Jenna!