Poem: IT ISN’T THAT I DON’T CARE

Christine Larsen

When you can’t see me, hear me,

Nothing, it seems, there to share,

Not uplifted by my humour,

by my strength,

mo matter the prayer,

do not grieve,

or waste a moment in despair,

look a little harder,

stretch your imagination farther,

I’m right here in the corner of your heart,

where I’ve always been.

ALWAYS will be… SEE?!?

 

I’m always peeking over walls

that some try to hide their tears and fears

behind.

My solace, my open, loving arms

ALWAYS await.

NEVER fear,

I’m ALWAYS near, right here,

in your heart.

And for those who doubt,

afraid to shout,

and put themselves on showꟷ

I’m here to say, I know!

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Setu, May 2022