Connection
by SHERYL HAYES
He was inadequate among the rest
Although he tried his very best
Eager to speak but never heard
Acceptance was what he hungered
Trusting in others
Was always a struggle
I approached him so gently
But he was doubtful
My mission was to make a connection
To soothe his feelings of rejection
In just a short while
Something incredible happened
I seen that great smile
That he had been trapping
He started to speak
I offered my ear
Words flowed from his mouth
His fears disappeared
I learned a few things
Through the time that has passed
And so would others if the gave him a chance
It’s hard to leave at the end of the day
He always ask me if I could stay
I assure him “I will be back again”
“I don’t break promises to a friend”
The sounds of his laughter
Was so contagious
He was charming, intelligent
And so courageous
Our friendship was so well defined
My “Presence”
Was his strength
His “Smile” was mine