I See You
Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity ~ Simone Weil
I see you
Graciously stepping aside
For another to gain
In self-esteem and pride
I see you
Swallowing that down
Those feelings that hurt
From their clowning around
I see you
Giving away your last
Generous to a fault
You do it so fast
I see you
Smiling in pain
Whilst helping another
I know you'd do it again
I see you
Braving it out
Where others would crumble
With you, there's no doubt
I see you
A raindrop in a slurry
Pausing for sunshine
Calming the worry
I see you
Holding that hand
Fighting back tears
The stake in the sand
I see you
Stoic in the scatters
Taking care of them all
Understanding what matters
About the Creator
Caroline Jane
CJ lost the plot a long time ago. Now, she writes to explore where all paths lead, collecting crumbs of perspective as her pen travels. One day, she may have enough for a cake, which will, no doubt, be fruity.
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Thank you to all who have commented here. I am hoping I thanked you on a fb social page when I 1st published and shared this. I think I was finding my feet with comments etc and now with hindsight I see I have messed this up spectacularly!! 🤯🤯🤯 it is not even ironic. It is sad. ❤xx
So gorgeous! Go Caroline Go! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Oh, this had me tearing up. I wish more people took the time to 'see'. Beautiful work. Your language always blows me away :)
This is so beautiful! A very important message, we sometimes don't get to hear enough. 💜
Your words are relevant for me! I needed to read this.
Very nicely said. Well done.
An excellent thought! 🌞
Extremely true I always try and give people the attention they need, and love it when people give me their time and attention