21-09-2022, 19:50
Not so much pissed off as sad to see a much liked and respected colleague of mine leave her role at work for pastures new today.
She has been so kind to me through all my mental health struggles as my line manager. I could have asked for no better human to ever know as my poem dedicated to her made clear.
She said it made her cry which wasn't really the intention but hey ho.
Damn I'm gonna miss her
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Every now and then fate deals the kindest cards
Blessed to encounter those who go those extra yards
To actively listen is to show compassion in the first degree
The value felt often beyond what anyone can see
The toughest of times are a learning curve
Critical moments to test ones nerve
It is impossible to face those demons alone
Uncertain of what comes next following a path unknown
Family and friends help of course
Easing temptation to feel guilt based remorse
Wonders of modern medicine play their part
In the pursuit of rebalance and a new start
But sometimes it takes the actions of just one sweet soul
To help repair the most from in pieces to whole
You see just by listening with patience to show you care
Commands value akin to that of answering a prayer
That one sweet soul is now reading this
After helping steer me from the abyss
So as I bid you farewell and au revoir
I thank you for being just who you are
May I bid you every joy and happiness for all time
The pleasure to know you has been all mine.
Goodbye.
She has been so kind to me through all my mental health struggles as my line manager. I could have asked for no better human to ever know as my poem dedicated to her made clear.
She said it made her cry which wasn't really the intention but hey ho.
Damn I'm gonna miss her
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Every now and then fate deals the kindest cards
Blessed to encounter those who go those extra yards
To actively listen is to show compassion in the first degree
The value felt often beyond what anyone can see
The toughest of times are a learning curve
Critical moments to test ones nerve
It is impossible to face those demons alone
Uncertain of what comes next following a path unknown
Family and friends help of course
Easing temptation to feel guilt based remorse
Wonders of modern medicine play their part
In the pursuit of rebalance and a new start
But sometimes it takes the actions of just one sweet soul
To help repair the most from in pieces to whole
You see just by listening with patience to show you care
Commands value akin to that of answering a prayer
That one sweet soul is now reading this
After helping steer me from the abyss
So as I bid you farewell and au revoir
I thank you for being just who you are
May I bid you every joy and happiness for all time
The pleasure to know you has been all mine.
Goodbye.