There are times, br When things get too much, br The pain excruciating, br Our heart cries out for relief! br br In those time, br We oft turn to some opiate br In the hope that, the pain will lessen br With our senses dulled. br br Knowing that our bodies, br Succumb willingly to transient relief, br Hiding from knowing that br There is no escaping the truth. br br So when tough choices, br That often inhabit harsh reality, br Must be faced, br Know this, my friend. br br You are important, br And influence the lives of many others. br You are not alone, and will always be accompanied br By quiet angels, who you meet in changing forms. br br You are loved, and precious beyond measure. br A pearl in this world’s oyster br That lovingly yields to pain, and br Grows more beautiful, rare and strong br br When the pain seems unbearable, br The temptation to withdraw into a protective shell br Seems natural, remember your shell br Also keeps the pain within you. br br So my friend, stay open to love and light br That pours unexpectedly, if you are ready to accept them. br Cuddle into the womb of nature, and feel secure in the knowing br That the universe, loves you.