• Tine
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Topic: If you could just

This is about a lad that I have been working with :-)


If you could only drop the bravado
If you could just stop being so macho
If only you weren't so intrigued by the violence
If you could just get a grasp on your conscience.

Maybe one day you will discover empathy
And then come that day you will no longer need me.
Perhaps when you're older you will join the Army
Perhaps once you're done with acting so smarmy...

I know that underneath all your defences
Is a boy with the most  remarkable senses
And you will do something truely amazing
Once you are done with torment and hell raising.

I know you are feeling so lost and alone
That things are so difficult for you at home
But I want you to know that whatever you do
I want to be here to see it all through...

I'm truely inspired by how far that you've come
and the way you've been treated it makes me feel numb.
But we work with a trust, we came to understanding
being with you each day, yes it can be demanding

You're unreasonable, uncomprimising, and oh so rude
You're impossible when you are in that mood
But I see the vulnerable side of you too
and I want you to know that I'm so proud of you.

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Re: If you could just

hi tine,

it may well be about a guy you work with, but let me assure you, it applies to any number of kids i know and work with. most you'd like to kick in the kaboose just to get them to fulfill thier potential. some unfortunately have no potential or useful future!

this is good work, full as usual with your keen observation of life around you, maybe you should show this to your work mate?

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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  • Tine
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Re: If you could just

Thankyou for that Phil! Yeah this is about a boy I work with who has ODD... He's really a remarkable chap... But yes sometimes I feel I want to give him a 'kick in the kaboose!' Then I take a breath and think if he didn't do this stuff than I wouldn't have a job!