Don'T Give In... (For Nicky...) Poem by chantelle ribeiro

Do you remember when we were little?
You were the bubbly one
Your soul was an open book
Your eyes sparkled with mischief
And you were invincible...
I, the older one
More subdued and deep even then
envied you
Did you know?
Did you know how you'd change?
Like Summer changes to Autumn
You have become a stranger
Your spirit buried beneath
layers of hurt and sorrow
You have isolated yourself
Lost and alone you wander through life
Drowning
Sometimes the light's still there,
A flicker
A preview of what could be
But darkness soon descends
and I lose you all over again...
YOU lose yourself
Your mind a collage of fears
snipping at your heels
like the demon dogs of hell
feeding on your hopelessness
Please, sister
Here, grab my hand
Oh please look into my eyes
so I may capture your soul
and hold it safe...!
Please precious girl
Feel the sunshine on your face
Breathe the soothing freshness
of life
You are lost
but I won't give up
Ever...
God willing
With His strength
I will find you again
whatever it takes
I will be your guide
Your Light
Your Rock
Your Morning and Evening Star
I am your blood
I will guide you all your days
I will help you find your way
Don't give in...
Please don't give in...