Take a moment
Inspirational? Supportive? Encouraging? Mumblings, Ramblings of some stupid Scotsman
Okay
So
Can I have a moment of your time, please?
You, yes you
Behind the fourth wall
Whoever reads this
Whatever is going on
In your jumble sale rollercoaster of a life
If you've got up to face the day
Held your vomit
Put on a brave face
Are singing and dancing
Trying to smile
Or are crying your heart out
Screaming at the world for the crap
You endure day in, day out
Taking care of your children
Parents, spouse, or lover
Whoever your nearest and dearest are
Even if it's that four-legged ball of fur at your feet
In your lap
or just you, yourself, all alone
You are doing well
Even if you are not
As stupid as that sounds
You're here
On the earth
Another day
Despite all the crap
I am sorry
If happiness, true unadulterated happiness
is eluding you
hiding from you
I am very sorry
I am glad though
You are still here
Even if I don't know you
The chances are I don't
Even if we don't like each other
The chances are we might not
I don't care
That's not important
I don't care
If you smirk at this or dismiss it
As some hallmark piece of crap
I doubt Hallmark would want
Anything to do with this
I'm not going to tell you what to do
You don't need to print a copy
You don't need to put it on your fridge
Unless you're my mum!
You don't need to keep this as your phone's wallpaper or welcome screen
If you want to, fine, that's cool
Rather
I...
I just want you to take a moment
To think about
You
Life might be dragging you down
But every day, you settle and sleep
Even if you don't get sleep, but
Get up and face the day
You tell life, the world, and the universe
You're not done
The battle might be lost
But the war has yet to be won
Even if you don't know the next step forward
Don't fret or worry too much
Just
Make it to lunchtime
Lunch is great
Some people like Brunch
I think it's a bit of a fad, but food.
Then make it to the evening
Start the cycle again
Don't give up
Please, please, please, please
the world needs you
Your nearest and dearest
Not the false friends or blood relatives
Who make you feel sick and worthless
The important people need you
The ones that matter
Most importantly
You need you
*
Thank you for reading!
Was just feeling compelled to write this.
This is for so many people - my wife and so many other people who are struggling. Think of it what you will. It's meant with sincerity.
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Paul Stewart
Award-Winning Writer, Poet, Scottish-Italian, Subversive.
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Comments (40)
Thank you for this, who couldn't use words like that! Really magnificently stated and an ocean of supportive feeling. Wouldn't be the same without that wry humor interlaced. Great work and congratulations on TS!
Congrats on your leaderboard placement Paul! 🎉🎉😁
This is so uplifting! Bless you 4 writing this Paul! It is wonderful!
Lovely, heartfelt words Paul. Well deserved top story. ❤️
''You're not done The battle might be lost But the war has yet to be won'' these were the words I wanted to hear today, thank you so much for the motivation!
💖 Thank you for writing this 💖 Glad it is top story. Everyone should read it.
Well done and congrats, subtle and motivating!
It's taken sincerely, Paul. Uplifting words matter. I find it easier to get a little blue these days than say 40 years ago. Not sure why, but it does feel that way. So, anything that keeps us connected is a good thing. Cheers.
Very uplifting words for all who are feeling down Paul. Sometimes we get to read something when it is the right time and not before, This was boot to the butt. Thank you. Congrats on TS.
Oh my, I love this so much. I really should print and post it on the refrigerator. Though we don't know each other, it's heartwarming and comforting.
Wonderful, wonderful and loving this, Paul!!! Congratulations on Top Story too!!!♥️♥️💕
Paul this is just... well, I need to let you in on something. Kristen (Balyeat) and I have a thing we call 'flaily face'. It's a term we use when there are not words - or even emojis, currently - to describe (nor contain) our enthusiastic resonance with the piece (or comment) the other person has just shared. Paul, Sir... flaily face. Flaily face to you, sir. This is absolute heart explosions. Your spirit is just so beautiful (said the comfortably heterosexual male to his male friend). You have given the world a great gift with this piece. May that gift find its way back to you through the endless cycles of reciprocity which are Life itself breathing. Additionally, TIL you Scots (and perhaps other EU residents?) call it a "jumble sale" instead of the odious American term, "garage sale". I humbly ask your Scotsman-given permission to allow this silly American to appropriate your vastly superior term: "jumble sale" forthwith and into Eternity, in place of its far-inferior American awfulness which shall not be uttered again here. Do you so grant this permission?
Excellent Paul! Inspiring and spot on. Congrats on Top Story.
Another wonderfully uplifting piece, and congratulations! You are the champ when it comes to encouragement, Paul. I love the dedication to your wife (What would we do without them?) and that you put it out there for all of us. I think it's important to remember that we all write "behind the curtain" here and there's no way to know what an author might be going through just to be here.
Congratulations on Top Story for a truly uplifting piece :)
Great you've written this poem beautifully and no doubt is a great masterpiece.
I’ve been really struggling the past few… years I suppose. Only 20 of them but still, it’s a long and tough road and the way forward is only longer and steeper. Only 12,698 days until retirement, right? But I can’t give up, too much left to do. And things get better, it’s all a pendulum. Some days are ok, the rest are not and that’s fine. One foot in front of the other is the best we can do sometimes, but that’s ok too. Sometimes it’s enough to just keep going.
I love this, so sweet and strong feeling, thank you for sharing 💝
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Stunning Piece and Congratulations 🎉 👌💖📝🌟💯❤️🎉on Top Story❗❗❗
This is phenomenal, Paul! Congrats on TS
It’s sweet you wrote this for your wife. Very lovely and beautiful 😍 I appreciate your kindness and your support through your sweet words. Congratulations on your top story
Damn, Paul. Your heart. It’s pure, so rare. This piece should stay on the top of the top story wall for all of time. It’s the warmest feeling I’ve felt from reading something in a good bit of time. Thank you for this.
Hey you, yes you. Congrats on the TS.
Omg! I never made that connection before. I didn’t know Ruth was your wife!! This poem is beautiful, kind, and motivating. What a lovely way to let people around the world feel seen. Congratulations 🎉