Eyes Tightly Closed

I find it hard to say no
Not because I'm weak
When someone feels uncertain,
And a listening ear doth seek
I listen carefully to everything they say.
And try to give the best advice,
To help their worries fade away.

I feel honoured that they trust me,
To confide in me for sure,
I worry they see weakness,
And think I am a pushover what's more.

Have I had my eyes closed
Or choose not to see
I now have the feeling
Some have tried to make a monkey out of me.

This awakening causes me concern,
It puts me in a different state of mind.
I know it's not a weakness.
It should be normal to be kind.
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Date: 10/23/2021 1:44:00 AM
You are much braver than I am; I rarely give advice. Being irritated that no one ever seems to take it, doing things willy nilly their own way.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/24/2021 12:37:00 AM
I don't either unless I am asked. I agree with you, at the end of the day most people make up their own mind, sometimes before they ask for advice.
Date: 10/18/2021 11:38:00 AM
Karma evens it out . . . .a child who aids another creature is more mature than those who fault it! Well said!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/18/2021 6:35:00 PM
G'Day Rico. Thank you, For your encouraging comment...
Date: 10/18/2021 9:48:00 AM
Hi Shirley, I can relate to your poem very much. I get it when one is nice; they are seen as a pushover sometimes. I know it's challenging to do, but don't let anyone take your kindness for weakness. I enjoyed the read. Thanks for stopping by my page. Have a wonderful day;-) Alexis
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 10/18/2021 6:32:00 PM
Thank you, Alexis.
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