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I can’t give solutions to all of life’s problems, doubts,
or fears. But I can listen to you, and together we will
search for answers.
If you want.

I can’t change your past with all it’s heartache and pain,
nor the future with its untold stories.
But I can be there now when you need me to care.
If you need.

I can’t keep your feet from stumbling.
I can only offer my hand that you may grasp it and not fall.
If you think I should.

Your joys, triumphs, successes, and happiness are not mine;
Yet I can share in your laughter.
Your decisions in life are not mine to make, nor to judge;
I can only support you, encourage you,
and help If and when you ask.

I can’t keep your heart from breaking and hurting,
But I can cry with you and help you pick up the pieces
and put them back in place.

I can’t give you boundaries which I have determined for you,
But I can give you the room to change, room to grow,
room to be yourself.

I can’t tell you who you are.
But I can only like you and be your friend.
I can’t prevent you from falling away from friendship,
from your values, or from me.
But I can only pray for you, AND wait for you talk to me.

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Comments

Beautiful Poetry.
Liked the content and the manner of presentation.

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Ms. Shalu , what I just read was a gem and perhaps one of your best…
Very very beautifully written and very meaningful too.

Loved it…

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good set of lines…….formed together - a poem…

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I wish my parents cud imbibe these words
beautiful poem

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Thank you all I am honored

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I agree with poonam, nice set of lines formed together to form a poem.

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Stars added = * * * *

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beautiful….

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Thank you all once again!

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Lovely!! Simply beautiful!

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Thank you Parminder for liking my poem I am honored. :)

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