compassion
From my book, Walk A Little Slower.
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You didn’t say anything.
You just sat there.
Next to me.
With me.
For me.
You didn’t try to make it better.
You didn’t begin to rationalize or minimize or socialize.
You just sat there.
Next to me.
With me.
For me.
And when I spoke, you listened.
You didn’t offer advice or attempt to say something nice.
You didn’t tell me how I was feeling or what I was needing.
You didn’t interrupt or disrupt.
You just sat there.
Next to me.
With me.
For me.
And when I got quiet, you didn’t try to fill the silence.
You didn’t.
It’s like you knew I didn’t need you to say anything.
You just sat there.
Next to me.
With me.
For me.
And I let you know when I was ready to get up and go.
And you came with.
Next to me.
With me.
For me.
With hope,