We at times are vulnerable, our strength depletes
falling as spilt water from the overflowing glass
to frail to bend, to mop up what lies around us
A cry for help not loud enough for others to hear
The tenuous task of gathering ourselves once more
our ability to be strong, is as powerful
as it is to be weak, moments when our resolve
is questionable, our enervated self
Do we wish to prove to those who know us, we have
no imperfections, yet, within us we cannot
lighten the cross we bare, to undertake what is
before us we sometimes fall in spite of our
believed strength
This is when we ask, we beg, for another to lend a hand
to build us up, to mop up the spillage from the floor
It is not cowardice to ask for comfort and support
the life line that is needed, for we are only human
and nothing more.
Copyright JMTacken 10.5.2014
I wrote this after reading Rara’s plight at the moment.
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Lovely gesture Jenny, beautifully expressed too.
Thank you Michael for your kind words once again.
I’m sure rara would be truly touched Jenny. Thank you for the lovely poem on her behalf.
Hello Jackie, we are all at a loss and words are the only way I can possibly help her situation. It is so terrible, I thank you for reading, she is in our thoughts as is Grayson. x
All we can do is what we all are doing Jenny, sending her our thoughts, love and support which ever way that comes. I thought it was lovely what you wrote.
Appreciated Jack, thank you so much.
Jen….this was felt so personally. And yet I can see it others as well. When Rara gets to read this she will know it’s depth.
Thank you Colleen, she is doing it so tough, it is hard to even comprehend what she and Grayson are going through. I think the link is not working…IPad muck up 😦 bless you sweety I hope so xx
So well said.
I appreciate that R, thank you
Welcome J
So true we all need to reach out for help or to give help. ❤
That we do, if we can we should try, even words sometimes help. xx
it is okay to be vulnerable, to have our own weak moments, and i know it is especially hard when we have become the one who is so strong for others, at the cost of letting ourselves suffer. it is good to ask for help, when others don’t see it, we need to make them understand. lovely words, jen and i feel for rara as well –
Again there are thoughts read between us, we all can crash and yes it is not a sign of weakness to falter and ask for help. Thank you Beth, I think all the WP family are stunned by what has happened. xx
very beautiful.
Thank you so very much Serins for reading and your lovely comment. Thank you also for the follow, I hope that you enjoy what I write.
Beautiful words for Rara, Jen. And a reminder to us all that asking is a way of giving too.x
Thank you, yes asking is… Nicely said. Hugs xx
There is no sin or shame in asking for assistance although sometimes it is darn hard. What’s the point in hiding and struggling alone? Jen, you have done wonders here. A generous tribute to Rara. Heartfelt on your part and it shows.
Thank you sweetheart. She is in all our thoughts. Asking is at times hard, but so crucial. Bless you honey. xxx
Gone but never forgotten. ❤
❤ true x
Beautifully done, Jen. Our Rara is a beautiful person, inside and out.
That she is 🙂 – thank you sweetie xx