Tuesday 17 July 2018

Bridge Builders (July 11, 2018)

We talk about greatness
A person doing
Extraordinary things
Beyond normal ability
Like they're super human.

Overlooking people
In our rush
Moving through life
Doing everyday things
Taken for granted.

Only stepping back
Upon reflection
Do we see
The extraordinary ordinary
Come forth.

In offering
An understanding ear
That's non-judgemental
To people
In mental crisis.

Rebuilding bridges
Towards stability
Until they're accessing
Professional help.

Simple sounding task
Many don't have
Necessary patience
For this.

Navigating a system
Often leaves one
Feeling frustrated
With various barriers
To overcome.

And yet
There they are
On the frontline
Fighting the war.

Where no one sees
The emotional mental
And physical cost
Behind closed doors
To them.

Please don't wait
For days like
Nelson Mandela
International Day
To honour them.

Therisa © 2018

Author's note: This poem is dedicated to those people, who are the real heroes, in the mental health war, friends and family. Even strangers, who open their hearts to those, in need.

Part of the Poets United’s midweek motif writing prompt: Greatness / in honor of Nelson Mandela International day)

14 comments:

Sumana Roy said...

Kudos to the people "Moving through life / Doing everyday things" in order to give life some meaning in their own way. Everyone is unique. A good reminder Therisa.

Therisa's World said...

Thank you, Sumana. I have blessed to know several people, who have been there for me, during times of crisis. Never asking for anything back.

Susan said...

"And yet
There they are
On the frontline
Fighting the war.

"Where no one sees
The emotional mental
And physical cost"

Today you and I are on the same wavelength.

Therisa's World said...

Yes, Susan. Although, I wish society was less judgmental.

Gillena Cox said...

Ah yes just like Mandela says about respect and encouragement indeed. Nice erite Therisa

Much🌻love

Therisa's World said...

Thank you, Gillena, for your very generous comment of support.

Sherry Blue Sky said...

How wonderful, to honour the people in the front lines, helping people who are struggling. I love this, Therisa. Sometimes a smile and kind word on a particular day may even save a life.

Gillena Cox said...

Thank for dropping by my blog today Therisa.
Been fiddling with my post at my blog today even though I posted the link early. Editing for image a few words and even the prompt link. Finally I got it all together
CLOUD POWER
You might want to revisit after this note

much love...

Therisa's World said...

Cool. Thanks, Gillena.

Panchali said...

Absolutely!! But, at times keeping this vibe of peace is hard when we are faced with the challenges of life. But, as human beings, we should be able to transcend above all the outer chaos. Beautiful poem...T.

Old Egg said...

Yes it is quite a relief to find a sympathetic helping hand from healthcare professionals as often the reverse does happen and you wonder why on Earth they chose a profession such as that.

Kim M. Russell said...

Well said, Therisa! I especially like the lines:
'Only stepping back
Upon reflection
Do we see
The extraordinary ordinary
Come forth'.

Khaya Ronkainen said...

To honour extraordinary ordinary everyday is something we all could thrive for. Great piece, and well expressed.

rallentanda said...

It is the compassionate and kind who are the great people.They go unacknowledged and unnoticed. You are indeed blessed in having people like this in your life.There are many suffering who have no one

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