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Sitting On the Grass

Young man sitting next to me 
        on the grass,
            I asked him,
If I am depressed can you help me?
         I heard his voice, 
I will expect you to feel alive 
     never look back 
   go on with your life
  I'll bring you back home
  and will never leave 
        you alone.

When I am chilly young man?
 will you cover me 
   with your coat 
protect me from thunder 
       and rain?
I will carry you under the tree
shield you till the sunrises.

Young man, I lost everything 
and I am trying to survive,
      will you help me? 
I will reason with you 
as some things in life are made
      not to last forever.

Young man if I am crying 
 as I live daily only 
      as an image
walking dead as a tool 
  which makes me feel 
      like a fool?
 I will wipe your tears
     embrace you, 
search for a way to please you
    and make you proud
        of who you are.

Young man if I need a friend 
   how will you help me? 
I will befriend you forever,
  lean towards sharing, 
consent to create a harmonious
 lovable atmosphere 
     till you sense never
        be solo again.

Young man if I want to kill myself
 as my injuries can never heal
 it's my soul's wounds
    what will you do? 

I will forbid you to do that,
but enforce you to predict 
     your happiness
use your vigor to promote
      your emotions
 steal success
    and throw away failure. 

Acknowledge your age 
      to improvise
what is best for you,
 as looking backwards 
can have an impact 
     on your life.

     Young man,
 I need my children
    I live in agony 
an era that seems seamless 
     without them.
Inform them to grab me away
  as my heart is heartless
        unstable. 

   Beg them to stand by
to pick up the broken pieces
 before it is irreparable.
 Will you do that for me
    young man?
Yes, I guarantee
they will rescue you
   before dawn.

My friend young man
get me off the grass, 
walk me to the bank,
     please. 

Arrived at the bank 
 holding his hand 
she asked the teller
to bring out her
  last 20$.
 
    This is for you 
to thank you for sitting
 on the grass with me.
    
       Young man 
your image will be engraved
    in my heart,
        forever.


 Therese Bacha
    17/3/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
March 21, 2015 at 5:03 PM
:) :) Thank you so much for the reply. That was nice of you to comment my comment. ((Regarding the reply you left in my comment box)) Always ~LINDA~
Mcdaid Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 11:27 AM
truly beautifully penned dear friend excellent piece of writing god bless smiling
A   Avatar
August 6, 2014 at 10:51 PM
THANK YOU FOR THE SECOND REPLY
Bacha Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 11:47 PM
Hello PD, your picture smiles to me, I love it. You are welcome my dear. I am trying to come back gradually, hope to start reviewing your amazing poems. Love Terry xoxo
A   Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 5:16 PM
Therese :) Thank you for the sweet reply, on my comment. I'm a little late, getting back to all the replies, left a while back. XOX ~LINDA~
Bacha Avatar
July 31, 2014 at 9:32 PM
You my dearest pretty woman, is always forgiven, I know how busy you are, but you always find the time, to pass by. Hope to see u soon in one of your contests. Unfortunately I am having some problems with my eyes, but feeling a little better. Stay beautiful young lady. Bye. Hugs Terry xoxo
A. Sharma Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 10:26 PM
Tremendous write Therese! loved the read ,, congrats on big win!
Bacha Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Hello to you Dr. Thank you so much for this heartfelt review, I am so happy you enjoyed reading my poem. Bless you Terry .
A   Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM
Thank you, Therese, it was nice seeing your name on my contest list.. Linda
Bacha Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Well I hope soon to be in one of your contests again. Thank you Linda, you are a darling.Hugs Terry xoxo
Lindley Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 9:09 AM
Congrats on your win!!!!
Bacha Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Thank you so much for passing by. I am so happy you enjoyed reading my poem. Terry xo
Williams Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 1:24 AM
Hi Terry, how are you? Love this heartfelt write of yours....David
Bacha Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Thank you David for passing by, at least you remember me. I have some eye problem, but will try to be back sometimes. Hugs Terry xoxo
Walker  Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Congratulations Theresa on your deserved win... I enjoyed this poem immensely... Hugs Verlena
Bacha Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Thank you do much for passing by, Your encouragement lifts my moral. I am happy you liked reading my poem. Hugs Terry xoxo
A   Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 5:57 PM
Therese, Congratulations! Thank you for enjoying my contest, stop by my latest blog "Tanka you, but no tanka you :)" If you'd like, or have time! No Matter, enjoy your win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Bacha Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Hello pretty woman. Thank you so much of replacing me in your contest. I did appreciate that very much. Love your new picture. I will try and be back gradually, as I was having some trouble with my eyes. Getting older, but better. Thank you so much PD, you were always my rock. Love Terry xoxo
Palmer Avatar
July 1, 2014 at 12:17 PM
sad write Carol,but so true,many people have given their lives for children and when we need them its others that have to fill the gap,wonderful write,eye opener
Bacha Avatar
July 1, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Hi Richard, I am trying to come back, been away for long. Thank you so much young man of your review. I do remember you did like my poems, although I am sad most of the time. See you soon. Hugs Terry xoxo
Kendrick Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 11:45 AM
It is sad if one has only a stranger with whom to talk..Enjoyed reading your work..Your work always is emotive and expressive...Sara
Bacha Avatar
June 24, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Hi Sara, thank you so much for passing by. I will email you later to ask about your health. Much love Terry xoxo
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