POEM STARTER
This stranger in the street, was yesterday my friend.
Compose a poem which uses this line, or draws inspiration from it.
Dear readers…..
TW
We may be strangers
But I would consider some of you my friends
So I will hold your hands
And huide you through my words
You know who you are
Everyone here I talk to
And everyone I don’t
Please take a minute
Just a minute to listen to what I have to say
I love you
And I know others do to
Your soul is the essense of poetry
And you are every word you have ever uttered
I would write a million poems
If if kept you all safe
I may be a stranger on the internet
But I can say a care
There Are things I can’t do
I know that is true
I can’t make you eat
Put down a blade
Or pause for water
But I can hold you
In my metaphorical arms
Until the storm is over
This may run long
And for that I am sorry
But I care I really do
And I need you not to worry
For those that are having issues with food:
Please know its ok
You are not alone
I know it is hard
I know it is tough
No matter your stuggles
Wether its too much or not enough
Someone will always be there for you
And I will be too
For those who struggle with SH:
Hey hey, listen to me
I can’t make you stop
But maybe I can make you smile
Blood is not the answer
Pain is not the answer
You deserve more than this
More than being covered in cuts and bandages
Who ever made you do this
I hope they know what they did
Because you are perfect in my head
And I will always listen
To those who feel lonely:
You won’t be alone forever
If you need someone to talk to I am here
I was there once
More than once really
It sucks I know it
But it gets better
You will find your person
Your people or group
And it will all be ok
But sometimes that means
You have to wait awhile
To those who are having relationship issues:
I can’t fix it I really can’t
But I can say
If they hurt you then leave
If they are hurting give them I tight squeeze
Dont scream because it doesn’t fix anything
But arguments are healthy
as long as there are boundaries
And if its already over
There was bound to be a reason
Maybe I can helo you figure out why
And maybe that will lift some of the burden
To those with family issues:
Parents shouldn’t hurt you
should not yell all day
And god i hope you got to be a kid
and i wish they understood
But listen i am here
If you want to tell me an achievement
because they will not listen
If you need to cry
Or to smile
I will pay attention
To those with health issues:
From one to another
In the same boat
I won’t say it gets better
Because for you I don’t know if it will
But there will be good days
Where you can run jump and play
Work and cook and clean
And be who you want to be
But On the days that are not so great
Its ok I’m here and you can tell me anything
That might make it just a bit better
To those struggling with addiction:
I can’t make it better
It won’t fix overnight
You will need external help
But i can be who you rant or vent to
Or try to give advice
But I can tell you to stay strong
Because you will make it out on the other side
I know there are so many more struggles I didn’t cover
But I hope I made it clear
I am here whenever I am needed
And I will ill give you a metaphorical hug
If only you will let me
