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what i wish i could say

by Ellsie Finch

Give me time is all I ask

Give me patience is all I ask

Is this too much to ask?

I need help, can't you see?

I need space, can't you see?

I need time, can't you see?

I can't help this

Why would you think I asked for this?

I need help to get out of this

I don’t want this to happen again

It happened again

I'll be strong if it happens again

I tell myself that

But do we know if it will be like that?

It probably won't be like that

Please don’t be mad at me

Please don’t do that to me

Please help me

Please understand how this happened

I didn’t want it to happen

Don’t think I asked for it to happen

I was scared

You would be scared

Many are scared

I am scarred

We are scarred

I proudly wear my heart and body scarred

I am not the same everyday

I am reminded everyday

But I am new everyday

Remember I am human

I bruise like a human

I feel like a human

I can be weak

Some days my mind is weak

Other days my body is weak

But the next day I will be strong

I'll pick myself up to be strong

You could help me be strong

I know my dealings can be a challenge

Everyday is a challenge

But I accept my challenge

Will you accept transparent me

Will you stand beside me

Will you help me

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