Vol. 11, No. 2 • May 2007

You Helped Me

by Ronda, age 15

I used to think death was my way
But you taught me to cope with it day by day.
You were there when the flashes of the past
Depressed my mood very fast!
Your kindness comforted me
And showed me I truly want to be
Alive, not dead,
And not living my days in dread!
You helped me find happiness.
Even my days dress their
Selves in confidence and hope.
Even though I shouldn’t gloat,
My life is better since you were here
For me—even when I didn’t want you there!
Time after time fears of the past took over
And I would run for cover
And you’d be there to calm me
And you were there to lead me
To find happiness within
Myself!

Copyright � 2007 Jordan Institute for Families