A Silent Shoulder Poem by Anitha Vijayakumar

A Silent Shoulder

Rating: 5.0

Sometimes, I say, 'I'll handle it, don't worry.'
Yet a part of me wishes you'd stay,
Not to fix my broken edges,
But just to be here, quietly.

I don't need you to fight my battles,
Or pick up my pieces and mend them.
Just a presence steady, warm
A silent shoulder in the storm.

When the weight feels like it's mine alone,
I crave that gentle reassurance,
The knowing glance, the quiet comfort,
A hand held out in silent endurance.

It's not about help, or saving grace,
Or the illusion that I can't stand tall.
It's the strength of having someone near,
Even when I don't stumble or fall.

So stay close, with no words or demands,
Be the presence I don't always say I need.
For sometimes, it's not in grand gestures,
But in simply being there, that we're freed.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

Very interesting poem… expressions like ‘ a part of me', ‘ hand held out in silent endurance' …loved.

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Mana Kavingyan 01 November 2024

Nice poem about expecting the moral support

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Rob Lamberton 01 November 2024

Thank you! I need reminded that keeping my mouth closed and providing my silent presence is often the best way to love!

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Anitha Vijayakumar 07 January 2025

Sometimes silence is the best way to show love. But there are also moments when your words of support can make all the difference, offering comfort and strength when they need it most.

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D.N. Rebb 01 November 2024

How true this poem is, Anitha. The presence of support definitely strengthens the soul. And I love the line - Not to fix my broken edges.

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