Your Courage.

I wrote this to my friend who had a harrowing past, and had never really spoken fully of it! I encouraged her to write a poem about it then burn it!! She did that and text me a copy. She never shares feelings in that way and I'm so proud of her it's unreal! She said after writing it she felt relief, and that I've given her a new passion. Writing!

Your writing took a lot of courage,
I persuaded you to write, I encouraged,
You took my words and created your own,
Your emotions not something that are readily shown,

It took some time but you wrote,
About your horrible experiences a little note,
A poem addressed to the person with no name,
About how you still feel shame anger and pain,

You sent it to me in a text,
Your experience I couldn't have guessed,
I knew some parts but not it all,
For the words from your lips never did fall,

I'm honoured that you felt with me you could share,
Through your poetry text I felt your soul bare,
I hope that you found it like therapy,
That's why I suggested poetry,

It makes me feel unrestricted and free,
Let my demons go and find the real me,
I'm so very proud of you,
Your strength and courage is shining through,

I'm always here if you do wish to speak,
About your experience even if its bleak,
But if you can't find the voice,
Write the poetry, who you share it with is your choice.