Lean On Me

When stress of the times weighs on your mind

Or fear of the dark lurks upon your heart,

When you’re tired of the fight.

And cannot trust your own sight.

Don’t stand all alone but cleave to hope.

My heart waits for you with a light to see you through,

Remember this, the monsters in the dark fear me,

So, hurry to myside.

I a rolling stone will be your rock.

Our two-cord strength will stand.

So, take a chance and take my hand,

lean on me.

Reviews

[Levi Levin]

I can definitely relate to those times in my life. Sometimes I've felt so alone. Great work!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes, I think everyone feels like this at times, and I think the key is in our faith, so we see that someone may need a hand and when we are the one in need, faith to grab hold. :) thank you for stopping by

[Levi Levin]

Your welcome:)

[YouoweYoupay]

Calming. Peaceful.The reassurance we all need. Everyday.

A year ago, I was a human vegetable, rotating from my bedroom to the kitchen or the washroom and back to bed. When a friend of mine began to fall in love with me, I found their admiration and care pleasing. A distraction just in time to keep me away from dark thoughts and self-destructive habits. So I clung to this person and this person clung to me and things changed drastically and the unexpected turn that our exchange took was this verbal and intuitive agreement we made to one another: "Wake up. Be happy. Make money. Eat with an appetite. Fight the demons under your bed. And tell me all about it the next day!" For a year and a few months, we only raced and competed to show up more bravely in the world. To let our souls unfold more beautifully with little care for the stumbling and the how and the who was watching.

Sure, yes, I agree. The solo journey is also incredibly powerful. But having a companion to share the journey with is a miracle.

Thank you for sharing the love.

Never stop writing!

~Aysha.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I am so happy to hear when you needed someone the most you were able to find them.

[Abhilash Hegde]

This write is so full of hope and care.
It is filled with such positivity and brightness - lights up your mood and day.
So glad to have read it, was a happy reading.
Thank you for sharing.

[Cherrie Palmer]

What a sweet review. I appreciate you taking the time to share how this made you feel, that means a lot to me.

[Abhilash Hegde]

You're a very welcome, Cherrie.

[Patricia Wedel]

Awww... that is so endearing ... “a rolling stone gathers no moss” ( or in these perilous times) it is lovely to take your hand and know that an Angel Is by our side... and we will keep moving until the Winds of Time have blown our worries to a place where troubles are turned into bubbles and disappear. tenderly, Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

I was thinking about that rolling stone as well. At some point we all must become grounded to something or someone.

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful and worthwhile poetry shared dear Cherrie. Hard to stand alone. All of us need someone to hold us up. Thank you for sharing your amazing words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I sense a religious tone to this poem of hope and sanctuary in rolling stones (not a rock band).

[Cherrie Palmer]

Ya know I loved the play on words of that line, I'm glad you enjoyed it too. :)

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

This is one kind of uplifting poem which gives hope to a drowning life that they are not alone. It's good to have someone to hold on to when the storm of life comes.
And another lesson from this piece is that we shouldn't believe we can do it alone.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Kay for such a uplifting review. I hope you and your family are well and safe.

[Insight "MH"]

It's a real blessing when you have someone to be your haven, someone who cares to listen and take some of the heavyweight your shoulders bear. I really love this kind of poems that state a problem then gives a solution, especially things related to feelings. I love how clever you wrote this line ” I a rolling stone will be your rock” showing that even if you have issues you must not abandon people who are in need of you to make them get through their own. Thank you for sharing, MH.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you MH, people can get so self centered but hopefully we can see the struggles going on around us, and reach out to
someone in need.
For me (& I think others as well) I find an extra layer of resolve when I reach out to another. :)

[Insight "MH"]

You are welcome.

[msharma]

Beautiful penning. the last stanza vibrates the essence of the theme of the poem. good rhythmic patterns flows through.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you so much for your review I truly appreciate it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like the Rolling Stone part...it's like saying, "Okay, I am not that stable myself, but if you lean on me, maybe we can both find a way to stay standing"
This is giving when we we have nothing left to give...
I don't see how the subject or subjects of this poem could do anything else but take your hand.
j.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I like the notion of the rolling stone myself :)