Comforting words

Sometimes rhe words that are meant to feel comforting cause feeling of anything but comfort.

I don't want you to try and make me happy 

I don't want you to tell me suck it up

 I don't want you to tell me it'll be OK

 Because right now I feel like it won't 

 These words don't ease the pain in my soul 

They ignite the feeling of shame 

 I know you think it'll help 

But somehow it makes it worse

 I don't want you to make me feel better

 to ease your discomfort 

I know this may sound callouse

 My wounds make me raw 

And the sound of those words don't soothe

 They chafe on my wounds and cause them to grow 

I don't want you to tell me it'll happen someday

 Because we both know it may not

 I don't want to be comforted in the ways

 you want to comfort me 

I just need your warmth

 Your understanding

 Please don't give me pleasantries

 Don't ignore my pain by your thoughtless words

 I know this makes me sound bitter 

But I am SO tired Of comfort 

I want need someone to hold me 

Allow me to feel my pain

 Without making me feel worse 

By telling me how to feel 

or how to fix the issue

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Sometimes words get in the way. Don’t you just want a really warm embrace instead, and to be held tight. Brings to mind, action not words. Relatable poem to many I think.

Enjoyed the read.

Chris

[beauitifulybroken]

You are so right, they do. I think I'd rather have a warm embrace any day over words. Thank you for the kind review and for understanding.

[Chris Shaw]

You are most welcome:)