Sadness
It began as emotion,
More than you should bare.
It surfaced as tears.
Pure, fresh, and full of feeling.
It showed me your true self.
Innocent…….vulnerable……caring.
How can someone SO beautiful
Have so much pain inside?
It urges me to fold my arms
Around your graceful body,
Hold you close, and whisper
That all will soon be fine.
They say “experience the hurt,
To appreciate the pleasure”.
But why to such a fragile being
Trying so hard to prove themselves.
Smile…….behold the future.
It’s yours for the taking.
Make of it what you wish,
And wishes come true.
© 1991
Andy Williamson
Sun 8th Mar 2009 22:21
Hi Janet,
There ARE people who care. People who care without wanting anything in return. I'm sorry to learn you've been through a bad experience, and if it had been possible I would've certainly given you a good old fashioned supportive hug - no strings.
You're right, we all need that sometimes, and that was exactly how I felt when I wrote. The girl that inspired this many years ago was just a work friend, but she simply broke down in tears explaining a difficult situation. What she really needed at that time was a hug, pure and simple. She got one.
Thanks, and I hope you feel better soon.
Andy x