If I could, I’d hold you tight and whisper in your ear,
“You are safe, you are loved, I care, and I’m here.”
If I could, I’d help you find greater inner peace
From all your grief and torment I’d help you find release
If I could, I’d help you forgive those who did you wrong
So you could purge the pain and hurt that’s festered for too long
That deeply buried poison is slowly killing you
I know the symptoms all too well because I had them too
If I could, I’d stand with you through all life’s hottest fires
Because there are so many things about you I admire
I love that you keep on trying when hope and faith have gone
It takes a lot of courage to find the strength to carry on.
–Russ Towne
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
This is lovely my friend. Well done!
Thank you, my friend. May you always have such love and friends in your life.
Russ
Yes. Yes. Yes. Great post Russ.
Thank you for your enthusiastic comment, David.
Russ
this is so beautiful, russ
I’m glad it resonated for you, ksbeth. Thank you for letting me know.
Russ
I have tears falling in gratitude. This is beautiful, heartfelt and soothing to my soul ~ with perfect timing, thank you. ♥