Yes, I know it wasn't you.
No, not really. I understand but...
At every significant turning point
You were there.
Yes, I know you weren't trying.
You were just being you but ...
Doing so, you influenced me.
I grew.
With the precision of a surgeon
You exposed the cancer
Eating away at my soul,
So I changed.
Into myself I had withdrawn.
You reached in and pulled out
Not me, but a better man
Because of love.
The most difficult year of my life past
With you beside me.
The best year of my life soared
Because you brought me out of the desert
And brought me to living water.
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After my mentor/friend committed suicide at my house, I had withdrawn into myself. My friend Joyce had the greatest influence and help pulling me out of that despair. She drew me closer to God, exposed the shame I felt about myself and influenced me to grow in grace and knowledge. The most difficult year of my life was 2005. The best year was 2006. In April of 2006, I finally emerged from the desert I was in as a result of a conversation I had with Joyce. The year soared from that point. I grew and gave like no other year.
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This almost feels too personal to comment on, so i guess i'll just say that i'm glad you came through what happened..
best wishes
jess -
What a wonderful story to share through poetry - your words soar and give hope to others who gind themselves in a deep depression. Wonderful metaphor used throughout these lines - deep and emotional sentiments expressed so well here. Great way to say thanks to someone for helping you through this dark time. Keep writing...
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