Can I Help You?
A poem
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Heidi Hahe
4/22/20251 min read


I can see that you're hurting, the struggle is real
But you keep to yourself, too scared to reveal
Maybe I can help, because I’ve been there too
I have the voice of experience, not an outside view
Life is difficult, but we humans make it harder
We can’t just live, we’re forced to beg and barter
Our day is a paycheck, our time is a waste
We’re never really sated, just living on taste
I know you’re tired, I know you’re asking why
I’m sure it’s even hard to find the energy to try
Why do we do this? Why do we stand it?
Why do we let greedy people leave us empty handed?
You’re feelings are valid and you’re not alone
A struggle to survive is all you’ve been shown
But there is more to this, it isn’t just toil
It’s a burgeoning garden with fertile soil
Life is happening for you, that’s the secret truth
You’re not living out a punishment earned in your youth
Words spoken over you can control your life
But just because it was said doesn’t mean it was right
A person can only give from what they have inside
Realize that they’re hurting when they make you want to hide
Don’t take things personally, although I know that’s very hard
But thinking it’s your fault will only leave you scarred.
You are powerful and you can change
You can learn new subjects, expand your range.
Take care of your body, take deeper breaths
Set healthy boundaries, get plenty of rest.
You can’t control life, no matter how you try
But you can control yourself; you can let yourself cry
Feel your emotions, don’t be afraid to express
But don’t blame others, just watch yourself progress