HELPLESS...

You say you feel helpless; not sure what to say...

... but you're saying it

Each time you ask me how I'm doing,

and you listen, really listen to my reply - you let me be real.

Each time you say "it's o-k, let the tears come, I'll cry with you"

you validate and divide my pain.

Each time you say "she was a great kid!", "you did a good job!"

I become her mom again.

Each time you say "I miss her"

my heart fills with joy - you haven't fogetten her.

Each time you say " I'm here, I won't leave you"

I'm tempted to scream "Promise Me!"

But I don't have to - you keep coming back.

You say you feel helpless; not sure what to do...

... but you're doing it

Each time you come through the door,

I feel blessed to have you in my life.

Each time you laugh with me

I feel like I haven't quite gone crazy - I feel alive!

Each time you hold out your arms to comfort me,

I want to fall into them and stay there - you make me feel safe.

You don't run from my pain, my tears, my despair,

you don't judge me, or give me time limits.

You say you feel helpless?

Without you,

it would all be hopeless - you help me want to go on living.

Thank you

Sue Diotte 10/03/2001

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