Safe Space

There have been times when I have not found

A safe space to unburden myself, on looking around

Of reproach, rejection, resentment, afraid I have been

I have retreated into my shell, remaining unheard and unseen

I have longed to have safe spaces where I can be

Understood and accepted, without changing anything about me..

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Thinking about it further, I realized that I could try to be

A safe space for others in my orbit, where they are free

To express themselves, sometimes vent their frustrations

Without the fear of judgement or retaliation

“Be the change you wish to see in the world,” this quotation

Resonates with me strongly, but I’ve lagged behind in its application..

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I need to be a good listener, I need to discard

Any preconceived notions, initially it could be hard

But I believe if I commit to it, I can learn to be

The ear that listens and the shoulder that supports- judgement-free

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Going down this path would allow me to heal

As others’ emotions I learn to understand and feel