Heather Pound

I know what it is like to watch the pain of someone that you love,

wishing with your entire heart and soul that you could,

with your own two hands, reach into every crevice,

each cell and atom of their body—and heal

But alas, while humans can do many amazing things,

we cannot accomplish this.

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So, I am not here to give you any well-meaning,

planned out words of wisdom or platitudes of hope,

these you have already encountered enough. I am just here

to listen to whatever needs to escape your worn out,

tattered heart, and offer a safe and quiet space

–for rest. If you wonder how I have managed to

keep on breathing in circumstances such as

these, I will happily offer whatever thoughts I can,

but only if you ask. Until then let’s just–be.

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—What people often need is a kind heart to be there with them. This is a powerful gift. Don’t be afraid to simply offer this.