The Leaning Post Poem by Lyn Paul

The Leaning Post

Rating: 4.7


The Leaning Post stood still directing everyone
It kept all from the dark so they would only see the sun
The Leaning Post stood still, Listening to every word
For those that needed, just needed to be heard
The Leaning Post filled hearts with support
A knowledge of guidance. All that it was taught

The Leaning Post was always there. Always alert
Ready to assist with pain to repair any hurt
Yet one day, The Leaning Post had pain of it's own
It was splintered, aching, .. feeling ever so alone
The Leaning Post was saddened that no one expressed care
Was The Leaning Post just that- Just there to repair

Now The Leaning Post was aching, yet realized it was there to help those in need
A friend for all, wanting all to succeed
The Leaning Post knew it was put there for good reason
It had incredible strength built for every season

The Leaning Post ached, but really she knew
That the reasons for being there were so very few
The Leaning Post realised that so many had no Idea
How to survive... to protect themselves from fear

The Leaning Post was a post that gave to everyone
Not asking for reward. Though too, wanting to see the sun





Copyright Reserved May 2014
LYN PAUL

Friday, April 25, 2014
Topic(s) of this poem: friendship,pain,support,believe
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dan Reynolds 25 April 2014

It looks as if some troll is just blindly awarding every new poem with 5 out of ten. Take no notice of these idiots. Some of us find it better to remove the voting option, but allow comments.

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Perry Biggerstaff 27 April 2014

Ahhhh....one sided friendship. Being the salve for others pains but rarely reciprocated. The bane of being a sensitive soul.

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Pradip Chattopadhyay 29 April 2014

a sensitive portrayal of the shoulders we take for granted forgetting their needs.

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Hannah Wolton-carr 29 April 2014

A very good metaphor. Thank you for this write, it really got me thinking.

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Shahzia Batool 30 April 2014

The Leaning Post was a post that gave to everyone Not asking for reward. Though too, wanting to see the sun, , , it said all...a hitting write up Lyn, hope you are well~!

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David Wood 11 February 2021

Friend in need is a friend indeed. 🙂

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Captain Cur 11 February 2021

Ah! Those fair weather friends. But the leaning post is there through all storms. The true test of friendship is when one is need, to give that help without thought of oneself.

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Geetha Jayakumar 21 June 2014

Leaning post gave everything to everyone when it required help, no one came forward. Beautiful flow of poem. Very true said, no one remembers what others have done..Only we can train ourselves that never expect anything from anyone. Life teaches us that one. First time when we come across with this situation, its very shocking, but I think time will make one rough and tough to withstand anything that comes further in life.Loved reading each lines. Great write.

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Valsa George 08 May 2014

Often those who are willing to help are over exploited... Not only their acts of concern are never reciprocated, but many think that it is obligatory on their part to render such services...! No one bothers to think that the Leaning Post also sometimes need support.... Great write!

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Hazel Durham 05 May 2014

We can do too much for people and they can take us for granted, we do have to look after ourselves to make sure we have our time in the sun too! ! I love this beautiful and insightful write! !

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