I promise I’ll lend you my ear,
If you will lend me your honesty.
I promise I’ll listen without judgment,
If you will speak without lies.
This is a place of emotions,
A place where it’s okay to feel,
I promise they won’t hurt you,
I promise neither will I.
Here, you can rant or cry,
Or shout or sigh,
You can release everything
You’re keeping inside—
Now, would you like to tell me
What’s on your mind?
© Jade M. Wong
New. Nowadays, I find myself searching for a safe space.
P.S. Rosema, Maria, and I will be taking a break from the weekly World of Words prompt to recharge and decide on our next step. Thank you to all who have participated and shared in the celebration of poetry and the different languages of the world.
This is perfect promise.
Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome 😇
I like this a lot.
I’m glad you enjoyed 🙂
Definitely.
This moved me a lot 🥺❤
I’m glad to hear that 🙂
This was very moving, and I really liked how simply it conveyed something that we all need so badly. I loved reading this.
Thank you! I’m glad to provide a little bit of comfort during these times.
you give us a safe place to be, your heart is like no other Jade.
Aww thank you, dear Gina 💜
my pleasure, have been busy so sorry for the late replies dear
Apologies are never needed for delayed replies, Gina 💜
Your words filled me with such a sense of comfort. That is really important for so many of us right now. Thank you <3
Thank you for reading and commenting! I’m glad to be able to provide a little comfort nowadays 💜
Beautiful piece Jade. I think I like it most because a lot of us need someone to talk to, and we don’t have that. Or, in the least, don’t have someone with an open heart for listening. Great write and hope you’re well.
Thank you Mandi! So good to hear from you again, and I completely agree and understand what you mean about needing but not having someone to really talk to. I hope you’ve been well too 💜.
Thanks Jade. Take care. What are you up to these days? Working still with Corona?
Yes, working from home and doing a lot of writing in the downtime! What about you?
Hmmm. Health issues in summer/fall so had to quit my retail job. B/c of Covid, my charity event working job also has not been possible. But, I’m at home writing, doing my best to help out and to whether the isolation. Things are opening up here, so that’s some relief. But also scary at the same time. At least the weather has been beautiful. I was very happy to come across your writing and see a post from you, keep it up 🙂 Happy Spring lol.
Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear it’s been this hard on you, Mandi! If there’s anything I can do, if you need a friend, to talk etc, my private messages are always open for you. I am glad to hear you have been writing, and that the weather is beautiful, which I think helps with one’s mood, right? I am happy to hear from you as well and wish you a stress-free recovery from your health issues, my friend 💜
Hi Jade. Thanks so much. I’ll keep in mind that I can message you on Instagram or private message here somehow. The weather does help. Recovery is slow, but you never know. I just pray to God and he helps me most, along with my friends. Take care and praying for you in your life too.
Really Awesome, Jade!! Bellissimo!
xoxo 💕😘🌹
Thank you!
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Like what a therapist says when you first walk in. Nice and calm, reassuring.
Exactly what I was aiming for, like a good therapist. Thanks for reading, H.R.R.!
Beautiful I throughly enjoyed this! I would open myself up to someone if they start like this.
Aw I’m glad to hear that. I hope you are well during these times.
This is so beautiful ✨❤️
Thank you! 🙂
This move me…if we can all be like this…listen without passing judgment …the world would be a far better place…after all false judgement could complicate even the simplest situation.
That is the hope, dear Mich 💜
A moving and powerful poem. I feel and sense the honesty of letting out emotions/sharing your feeling to someone without judgement.
Thank you for reading and commenting, Charlie. I’m glad you were able to feel this poem’s honesty 🙂
You are welcome, Jade.
Your work always speaks from your heart and soul. Much respect for you my friend. 🙂
I love how you balanced the vulnerability and honesty in this. Both are needed to feel safe. <3 Beautiful, dearie.
Thank you 💜 and I agree, both vulnerability and honest need to occur for healing to happen.
This is soothing 😊
I’m glad to hear this was soothing. Thank you for reading 💜
Very nice poem with words that are needed in all of our lives today.. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you! I appreciate the read and comment, and I’m glad you enjoyed the poem 🙂