I tried to take a picture of myself
To let people know that I'm OK
But I'm not
Everything is coming out wrong
I see the depths of shadow in my eyes
Things I wish I could express
But I'm not sure it would come through
I'm in a unique space
Family situations I've become a part of
I don't have much choice
I don't lament my lot in life
I feel warmth in the healing of others
I feel joy in being there
My shoulders are weary
My knees are weak
I embrace a noble purpose
Healer, heal thyself
Impossible though it is
There was warmth in contact
A pure love underneath the veil
I wish it didn't be like that
But it do
I tried to take a picture of myself
But I'm really not OK
I can't lie to my own eyes
Reflecting pain
Built upon a lifetime of
Simply listening
