The Burden of Insight, the Cost of Intervention
Too entangled in the movement of lives,
treacherous paths in plain view,
when it’s no mine to task,
only the consequences those close do ask,
to fulfill wants in desperation of dreams,
schemes that hinder themselves,
not seen or understood at all,
perilous judgement that determines their fall;
yet it is not my life, not my call,
but pain is acute when visions are starkly obvious,
and I wanting not the hurt for their sake.
Why is life so apparent when not oneself,
so easy to determine the reasons and needs
that will cause such detrimental harm,
because they do not see
those hidden agendas, those subconscious seeds
that will manifest in actions
never really understood that lead to pain,
and why I cannot see my own,
myself leading me astray,
but others, I could write the script,
their destinations and foolish days.
How much can I help,
when truth rings loud amid the stream,
flowing in the other direction,
tis not me in resurrection,
but flailing confused beings, grasping at straws,
placating the sores of unhealed hurt,
driven to answers in desperate cause
of what they think will remedy their fears,
yet nothing does in moving away,
we just take our baggage with us,
and discover too late
the cost of our rash misunderstanding.
Am I wrong to intervene,
softly warn of recompense,
or do I in harsh reproach be blamed
for standing in the way,
when those I love are on the brink of mistake;
tis not easy to determine
how much angst comes from my loss, or theirs,
when we care so much
and they so wound within their delusion of resolve,
the cost so much more that even they can bare,
let alone myself.
Tony DeLorger © 2017
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Tis a most difficult position to be in, when advice is needed but one is unsure how it would be received. There are times when one should intervene then stand by to help. “I am here if you need me,” is what I have told my kids so many times. Very well penned and expressed verse, Tony.
Yes it is a bit of an enigma, Phyllis. A pertinent question though: how much should we help people to make right decisions when the wrong decisions can often be the best lessons for them? Glad you appreciated it my friend.
Well, good question, Tony. We do learn through making wrong decisions. It is hard to not jump in and save someone from a mistake, but then they would not have a lesson that may be much needed.
Thus the quandary!
An excellent piece to ponder Tony. I can relate, just now, on this. It is hard to not intervene, especially when its someone close to you, but I have to say that there is indeed merit, in standing aside and allowing the lesson to take its course. Very difficult to watch, but advice can only be taken with the willingness to listen, and is most likely sought and requested, in order for it to be taken to heart. Thought provoking, and each instance unique. Something for us to all think on.
Best,
Mel
Glad you related Mel, yes its quite a circumstance, hard to watch and difficult not to intervene. Have a great day my friend.
Beautiful and accurate