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Residual Trauma
Practicing compassion
each time we go in
an intrinsic gift
where we begin
Entering the unfathomed
weighted hands we hold
pulled into depths
of tragedies untold
Without judgement
empathy affirmed
validating anguish
fears acknowledged, confirmed
Vicarious pain
emotional exhaust
affording value to others
despite deepening cost
Not for gratification
nor prestige unearned
only in service
such efforts are concerned
each time we go in
an intrinsic gift
where we begin
Entering the unfathomed
weighted hands we hold
pulled into depths
of tragedies untold
Without judgement
empathy affirmed
validating anguish
fears acknowledged, confirmed
Vicarious pain
emotional exhaust
affording value to others
despite deepening cost
Not for gratification
nor prestige unearned
only in service
such efforts are concerned
Published 25th Jun 2019
Author's Note
A tribute to all carers offering professional or personal support to those who suffer post-trauma.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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- Edited 21st Oct 2019 5:45am
25th Jun 2019 12:51pm
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1st Jul 2019 1:49pm
Thank you dear friend. I do like a rhyme. Some think it is cliche but I like the structure and the challenge of using the rhyme while relating my idea. I appreciate the read and feedback:)
25th Jun 2019 4:42pm
"Not for gratification
nor prestige unearned
only in service
such efforts are concerned"
Such a humble prayer!
nor prestige unearned
only in service
such efforts are concerned"
Such a humble prayer!
1st Jul 2019 1:51pm
1st Jul 2019 3:27pm
