Just Like You: A Poem
JUST LIKE YOU
by Hillary Thornock, RN
Sit beside me I beg you
The voices I hear can’t harm you
Smile for me I beg you
My eyes are glazed but still see you
Cry with me I beg you
My tears are no different than yours
I once was a child with dreams and hopes Just like you; just like you
I once had friends and family that loved me Just like you; just like you
I once embraced this world we all share Just like you; just like you
Listen to me I beg you
Hear my story that may inspire you
Walk beside me I beg you
My feet walk a path that may enlighten you
Sit and just be with me I beg you
My silence just might awaken you
I once was a child with hopes and dreams Just like you; just like you
I once had friends and family that loved me Just like you; just like you
I once embraced this world we all share Just like you; just like you
She sat beside me and smiled
She offered me time and understanding
He saw the tears in my eyes
He offered me silence and a hug
They walked beside my side
They offered me companionship
I am learning and have hopes and dreams
Just like you; just like you
I am a brother and son that has love and goodness Just like you; just like you
I embrace humanity in this world that we all share Just like you; just like you
*The information contained in this blog posting is not intended to be used for legal or clinical guidance. The expressions viewed in this post are those of the author and may not represent The Guidance Center.
