Healing

Healing

A Poem by Giggling Star
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Wanting to help someone

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What can I do to make you smile

When you’re feeling the way you do

I laugh, I joke, I tease a while

Then falter because you are blue

 

I feel your discontent like a suffocating cloak

Laying over your life, cutting off your air

Weighing down your warmth, afraid that you will choke

I am helpless to console you and it fills me with despair

 

Perhaps it will last a day or two, or seven at the most

Perhaps it will dissipate within the hour and you will come around

It makes no difference the time it takes, as long as you’re morose

I would sell my soul to make you smile when you are feeling down

 

I wonder if I should just leave you be

Or does my presence help you to feel

That no matter what comes you will be free

To do what you need, to make yourself better, to heal

© 2014 Giggling Star


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This struck a chord. I've found myself in a similar position more than once and I remember feeling as helpless as the voice in your beautiful poem.
Sometimes the only one that can help you is yourself, its a truth I've come to realize..

I'm new on here and not so familiar with how this forum works so i'd love if you took a look at the only piece I've posted so far and let me know what you think! Thanks :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

I will be happy to take a look :) and also answer any questions you might have. Glad to have you at.. read more
Spacecadet

10 Years Ago

Thank you! :)
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Ty
I feel like I've been on the wrong end of this poem many times. It's really touching and honest. Really beautiful.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

Ty, I'm so sorry for the delay in responding to your review. I am not getting notified when someone.. read more
A very emotional piece, stargazer. Sadness/depression is a high wall that isolates us from our loved ones. it will take a lot of persistence, understanding and love to penetrate that wall. nicely penned.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

Thank you for the review "cupcake"
gabrielle

10 Years Ago

my pleasure "shih tzu"/"bichon"
Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

very close ... shih tzu/maltese! (a perfect combination!)
Sometimes we want to help someone but the way we do it doesn't fit what she/he feels or believes...
I can see your good heart, Star. I hope that person would understand/accept your purpose.
Best wishes!
I enjoyed the read.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

Thanks Dhaye!
I've heard we cant change anyone else, we can only change ourselves. joy is a choice. But it sure is easier to be around those who are up than those who are perpetually down. This is a thoughtful write.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

You are right about that - but this is just a very occasional mood ... and I'm so used to the upbeat.. read more
Very nice and loving write....
Sometimes those things don't last long....
Well done.
Scotty

Posted 10 Years Ago


Healing takes time.. no one is the same
Tried as I did
Some hearts didn't mend

Soft .. and loving ............. Jazz

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

Thank you Jazz for those thoughtful words. Good to hear from you.
J. J.  Nightingale

10 Years Ago

You are welcome .... As the old guy wrote, I'm glad to be.. anywhere...:).......Jazz
Weighing down your warmth, afraid that you will choke
I am helpless to console you and it fills me with despair
Great write, intensity of urge to console make that person smile is vividly expressed, enjoyed

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

Thank you for this very nice review!
Linda alexander

10 Years Ago

You welcome, my pleasure
To sell your soul to make someone smile is beyond love and dedication. I hope he feels the same way about you..xo Beautiful words..xo

Posted 10 Years Ago


Giggling Star

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much for those very kind thoughts.

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Added on February 9, 2014
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Giggling Star

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I am a happy, optimistic person. My favorite thing in life is laughing. Nothing makes me feel more loved that to be gently teased ... and I like to tease you back. In the end ... I hope I die laugh.. more..

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