Hello Friend

I want to save you. I want to pull you from that ledge and pry that bottle from your hands. I will destroy that needle that you have buried in your veins time and time again. Let me put my arms around you and protect you from all the evil that has penetrated this world. Your happiness is my catalyst, your joy my delight. My heart aches for you when you are hurting and I know that you are right now. Can I help? Can I be there for you to talk you through it, or just listen to you vent? I will sit silently with you while you decide if you even care to converse. I will walk beside you in quiet places or take the lead if you prefer. I will follow, or remain behind should you choose to walk alone. When you are ready, I can help you devise a plan of action or encourage your ideas.
Here is my shoulder to cry on, my ear to lend and my heart to comfort you. Feel free to let me in. I can keep your secret for I have many that I have never revealed, simply because I was asked not to. I'm here for you day or night. Try me. I am your friend- you just don't know it yet.
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Thompson Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 8:19 PM
I truly love the last line. Nicely written Gayle.
Rodd Avatar
April 20, 2021 at 8:22 PM
Thank you, Michael
Raynes Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 8:24 AM
We all need a person like this every now and then. Great thoughts, great write
Rodd Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 5:58 AM
Thanks for reading Lewis
Horsman Avatar
February 12, 2021 at 8:33 PM
A poem of hope over despair, the message clear, the subject a cry for help..Poems as good as this should be archived. To my Fav, Gayle. Hope you post more poetry here. Stay Safe. Harry
Rodd Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 5:59 AM
Thanks so much Harry
Agustin Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 7:42 PM
Thanks for sharing this. Meanwhile... Cheering you with blest Christmas spirit, while sharing you "... the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
Rodd Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 5:59 AM
Amen! Thx for stopping by.
Levasseur Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 11:11 AM
Great poem of encouragement on recovery. A topic near and dear to my heart.
Rodd Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 11:36 AM
Thank you Rob and same here. I don't think there's enough discussion and /or resources on some of these topics.
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