Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

God Is In Charge Not Me

I am a school counselor
Who tries to leave the pain I see at school
Or on a school bus

Unfortunately, some of it follows me home
Gives me nightmares, makes me second guess myself.
Empathy does not fix problems

So when I am depleted, discouraged,
When I am upset that I cannot take a child
And keep her safe or make things better

I dig into the dirt, and I plant something
I plant trees, bushes, and all kinds of flowers
My yard looks like a botanical garden

I call it dirt therapy and it is the only thing
That works for me.
Taking me out of pain, 
Revitalizing me, and helping me to
Remember that God is in charge,
Not me. 

I look up at the sun, and I smile
Understanding that it is not mine to fix.
It is His.

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Gershon Wolf January 19, 2020 at 3:04 PM Very good for you! Sure beats $250 for a therapy session, eh?! Cheers, Gershon Caren Krutsinger January 19, 2020 at 4:46 PM I think so and I'm a therapist. Grin.

Nancy Kaufman January 19, 2020 at 9:50 AM This is a good one and oh so true. I, too, have spent most of my years in human services and the stories break your heart over and over again..glad you are surrendering and have found a healthy release..Nancy Kaufman Caren Krutsinger January 19, 2020 at 4:47 PM Thank you Nancy. We have to do something to keep us sane.

Panagiota Romios January 19, 2020 at 9:01 AM Any problem we come across can be so painful. We humans think we can solve all things. That limitation is a reminder to: a) do your best b) leave the rest to God Pretty simple, eh! Panagiota xx Caren Krutsinger January 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM It is so easy. Let Go.Let God.

Tom Cunningham January 19, 2020 at 1:33 AM It's tragic that sometimes things that we want to put right are beyond our reach and it bothers you. A sign that you are a very caring person Caren. Tom Caren Krutsinger January 20, 2020 at 1:01 AM Thank you Tom. I appreciate your comments.

Jessica Renee Dawson January 19, 2020 at 12:15 AM In interesting and inspiring narrative and a message of comfort too! Caren Krutsinger January 20, 2020 at 1:02 AM Thank you very much J.R.

Eve Roper January 19, 2020 at 12:09 AM We can only give comfort and show them there is a better world. So, we hope the seed we planted helps them fine comfort in the future. Caren Krutsinger January 20, 2020 at 1:02 AM It is all we can do, but it is really difficult letting some children return "home" knowing what is waiting for them.