Just Listen... Poem by Kandayia Ali

I wish to take this time to let you know whats been bothering me, haunting
me, to tell you. I don't know your situation fully, but I can feel what you going through. its like some sort of connection, some vibe we have with each other, which causes me to want to bring it to the table to half way meet each other. No; not like that- as a friend, big sis, with the best interests of her lil' sister or brother. I hate to see you hurt; it makes me want to defend you, I can feel your pain, and I can relate to what you have been through; there has been a lot of things, some
unnecessary, others- meant to be. These things are turning you into the person you are now, the wonderful person I see.

I just wish that I could lift your spirits when you are down. I don't like knowing you will not do anything but frown... You are ROYALTY- stand tall, proud, cause you wear a beautiful crown. No one is like you, never will be, you are almost the last of a breed that is rare. Just know that if
you need a support to help you reign supreme, I'll be there. I will stand by you, and support you til the end of your journey to greatness is final, no doubt! I just wish I knew what all your suffering is about.

I wish to kiss your tears, tell you its gonna be ok, but I know that its not my time. I want you to know I have those thoughts each day. I don't know what else I can possibly say, to get you to see that I care for you, to the hundred and tenth power, and i want you to see this situation in a different way. Everything happens in due time, I have patience... I will work with you to assist in getting you on a more positive track; because this person I'm talking to now, is not you...


I can feel your desires when I say your name and you answer, 'Yes.' That you want to free of it all and you long for the best. I don't think you should settle for less. I have no choice but to honor your wishes, being there in anyway I can; I will give you encouragement when you are feeling like you can't stand. I want YOU to see,
the YOU that impressed me; you were the one that brightened my day, and makes me feel stress-free. It ain't gonna hurt much longer, these things make us who we are, and because of it, we are stronger... I got your back, and both sides if need be... I will hold you close to my heart, for as long as you will allow me....