Sunday, May 1, 2011

You are braver than you believe


During my stay in hospital, I was privileged to cross paths with some very brave courageous people.  They all had their own stories.  They all had overcome devastating trauma or tragedy.  Their resilience had been tested and stretched to breaking point.  They needed rest, nurturing and sometimes even a hug helped.  These people are heroes.  They have faced adversity and somewhere along the line fallen over.  One day, when they are ready, they will dust themselves off and get back on track.

Two people I met, I constantly am in awe of.  They are amazing chicks.  They are fun, they make me laugh and they don't realise how fabulous they are.  I dedicate this post to them.  They are fighting the good fight.  They are not whipped, they have only just begun.  From me to you I offer love and acceptance.  I offer support and will be there to laugh and cry with you.  My home is yours and my heart is breaking and wishing to take your pain away. 



I sing myself to sleep
A song from the darkest hour
Secrets I can’t keep
Insight of the day
Swing from high to deep
Extremes of sweet and sour
Hope that God exists
I hope I pray

Drawn by the undertow
My life is out of control
I believe this wave will bear my weight
So let it flow

Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down, down
In sympathy

Now I’m relieved to hear
That you’ve been to some far out places
It’s hard to carry on
When you feel all alone
Now I’ve swung back down again
It’s worse than it was before
If I hadn’t seen such riches
I could live with being poor

Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down, down
In sympathy

Those who feel the breath of sadness
Sit down next to me
Those who find they’re touched by madness
Sit down next to me
Those who find themselves ridiculous
Sit down next to me

In love, in fear, in hate, in tears
In love, in fear, in hate, in tears
In love, in fear, in hate, in tears
In love, in fear, in hate

Down
Down

Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down, down
In sympathy

Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down, down
In sympathy

Down





And this is what I wish for you:





These are the days
These are days you’ll remember
Never before and never since, I promise
Will the whole world be warm as this
And as you feel it,
You’ll know it’s true
That you are blessed and lucky
It’s true that you
Are touched by something
That will grow and bloom in you

These are days that you’ll remember
When May is rushing over you
With desire to be part of the miracles
You see in every hour
You’ll know it’s true
That you are blessed and lucky
It’s true that you are touched
By something that will grow and bloom in you

These are days
These are the days you might fill
With laughter until you break
These days you might feel
A shaft of light
Make its way across your face
And when you do
Then you’ll know how it was meant to be
See the signs and know their meaning
It's true
Then you’ll know how it was meant to be
Hear the signs and know they’re speaking
To you, to you

2 comments:

  1. Laura, thank you so much. I am touched and truly honoured that our paths crossed. Even though it might not be the "normal" way of making friends I feel like I have known you for a lifetime and you are a true, kind and loving person.
    Kim I feel like I have known you for a long time too, and pleased we are friends and may we all be friends for a very long time to come.

    xxxxxxxxx Clairexxxx

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  2. WOW! that is one of the loveliest things I ever read or heard! You both are amazing and I am so so blessed to have you guys as part of my life xxxxxxxx

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