Anyone to lead
and guide
in this environment
of uncertainty
Possible
analytical and research
scenarios
The difference is
in making
a commitment
with integrity
and strong ethical
values
~
Life has been
deeply altered
in so many ways
The devastating
impact globally
Break the cycle …
This toxicity
Pause…
Reflect …
There’s a dawning light
Tell me
if you like
to help yourself
Discipline and motivate
Creative expression …
Freedom to redefine
A quiet confidence
making a difference to
the well-being of others
liberates and builds.
at atrocities
of people
Remain silent
to injustice
Turn a blind eye
to bullying and racism
Maintain silence
Can we?
Trust deceived
Disappointment mounts
Friendship betrayed
Belief disturbed
The plot thickens.
~
People are hurt
by disturbing events
But it is their belief
about these events
that traumatises.
Tact and skill
in handling
challenging tasks
diplomacy in
sensitive issues
relationships
prevent conflicts
build understanding.
~
In difficult situations
mediation
time and space
settle
deeper disputes
help both groups
reach workable solutions.
~
Today’s world
fragile relationships
tragically many
disillusioned
crying out
alone
resort to vice
life threatening ways
to escape pain
rejection
hurt
stigma.
~
We can all make a difference!
A piece of music
a book
or a movie?
Realistically painful emotional hurts
of a sufferer
are deeply moving.
They linger
and linger on.
Ruminating thoughts
anxiety, stress
affect behaviour.
Everyone can
play a part
to help.
Be kind and sensitive
empathise.
The person has been through
more than one can ever imagine.
‘Faith, Hope and Love
but above all
the greatest of these is Love’
In the many circumstances in life
the traumatic past
causes some
to feel emotionally distraught
pain and dejection.
~
This traumatic stress
is real
they need
support, help
compassion, understanding
and encouragement.
~
Seek appropriate counsel
work through this trauma
dealing with painful emotions
in a positive way
helps toward recovery.
~
There is hope
make a positive choice
move on in life.
Take time to listen
Show compassion and understanding
The hurting person
needs empathy.
~
A genuine interest
gives reassurance and hope
A sincerity in friendship
comforts the anxious mind.
~
God’s love and care
a sensitivity and a desire
to encourage and support
help towards the healing process.
Comforting words at the right time
show that we care,
As we reach out to
hurting people out there.
You’ve tried, experimented and felt disillusioned,
Somehow you have been let down,
Friend do not give up on yourself,
There is help on the way,
He will give you counsel today.
Those who are afflicted in the mind,
Need specialized and sensitive caring,
Given understanding and appropriate help,
Will help ease their pain of this kind.
Iris@poetsmith 
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