"Trusting like a child"

When I was an innocent child

I used to cry & shout like a dog gone wild.

That’s when things started going against my will

I needed someone who would understand how I feel.

The quest for a helping hand begun then

I cried in front of all men & women;

They laughed at me thinking I would soon be fine

But never listened to me or feelings of mine

I didn't need sympathy or support

For that, I was not weak

I was man enough when listened to

But when ignored by all, I would be a freak

I may not be strong enough, not as you

Try being ‘me’ sometime, walk in my shoe

I will bother you not, nor will ask for anything

Let’s talk for a while, then dance & sing

One day then, my friend appeared from nowhere

His name now forgotten though, ‘coz I didn’t seem to care

I grumbled under my breath in  my uneasiness

‘Tell me’ he asked ‘what’s bothering you these days?’

Now I was stupefied when he asked me to speak out

I collected my thoughts, ready to spout 

With the words from heart, all the worries came out

Slowly, then I felt lighter, and did not have to shout

I was happy to have  someone listening to me

For all the peace I needed, this was indeed the key

All the pain in your heart will seem so mild

When you try opening up your heart to someone and start trusting like a child!

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Often the bridge between despair and hope is 

an open, honest conversation

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