Headstall's Reflections - 3. Chapter 3- CG- On My Mind

Headstall's Reflections

Chapter 3- CG- On My Mind

It resonates inside, the pain of others

Wishing we could give the comfort of mothers

The mockery of life may divert our own pain

But if that’s the case, it’s a minuscule gain

I confess from this fright, I wish for respite

But nothing compares to the battle you fight

I fervently wish the best for my friends

My sympathy sears for the goodness chance rends

Powerless I feel, in too many ways

As life’s cruel whip cares not who it flays

Sorrows abound, surround and astound me

So unfair this threat for the skilled weaver in thee

Your travails, they stir in me so many things

That I yearn for some sleep, and pray fragile peace it brings

Just know in your heart I care immensely for you

Cruel challenge aside, please trust that it’s true

Your reality is tragic, and may seem yours alone

But believe me it’s not, with the friendships you’ve sown

The sourness of my stomach percolates fears for you

Plead fates intervene so they never come true

In tough times like these, faith is something I turn to

Faith in what, I can only wish that I knew

I’ll utter my prayers for the comfort they give

In the chance that such litany will let my hope live

I’m certain your friends wish they could do more

Given the chance we’d all walk through your door

Wrapped up in this angst, we’ll wish for the best

And accept that with living, life’s always a test