A poem I wrote a few months ago when a friend was at a loss how to help, unfortunately she is not in contact with me now, she couldn't watch me in pain. I know its hard to see someone you love in pain.

How can I help?

Sometimes the right words are hard to find
but its ok to listen, I don't mind
sometimes its hard to know what to do
but you know, its just good to be with you

Sometimes its hard to know if I need space
but I'll let you know if thats the case
sometimes through tears I can no longer see
then a hug's the most help to me

Sometimes I know that I'm not myself
but please don't put me up on a shelf
sometimes when the pain is hard to bare
I just need to know that somebody's there

(c) B Woodiwiss