Many years ago, my father tried to tell me
That I should not become a social worker
Because I was too soft…
‘You wear your heart upon your sleeve
For all to see’, was what he’d said.
I being the devoted, but somewhat independant
(and stubborn)
Daugher that I was…
Ignored him!
I went on through life in various roles
And while I never actually became a social worker
I came pretty close to that!
Through the years, there have been a few
Who have tried to take advantage of my good nature
But imagery is a wonderful thing
And I just rub em out with the eraser!
I’ve learned about distance…
Emotional distance that is…
I’ve learned how to focus on the positive
How to remind myself that each and every problem
Is not necessarily mine to solve
But that perhaps I can assist someone else
But mostly, I’ve learned about emotional distance…
How to take three important steps away
From the source of what is ‘getting to me’
Friends worry, and say that I take on too much
‘You have this need to try to fix everything’
‘You’re overdoing it…
Take a break! ‘
I take it all in stride…
And while most would say…
I couldn’t do your job…
I rise to the occasion
It’s true, I cannot save everyone
I do not think I’m God
And yes at times
Frustration slays me!
But eventually, I get up,
Having taken it on the chin!
But this is not only what I do
But who I am as well
So I wear that ‘Heart upon my sleeve’
As a badge of courage…
Do you? ? ! !
Dee Daffodil (HW) 4 July 2007
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