Returning To Work

Hello I’m back but I’m merely a shell

Since I last saw you I’ve been through hell,

Now that I’m here please give me some space

Don’t talk behind my back but straight to my face.

Look into my eyes see the terrible pain

And remember someday you could feel the same,

Please be patient I need plenty of time

You see I’m still hurting and not at my prime.

My hands will shake and the tears will fall

I really don’t want to be here at all,

My heart is broken I’m cold right through

Please don’t leave me I need someone to talk to.

Don’t be embarrassed don’t shy away

It will be easier when we get passed today,

Don’t give me a job where I’ll be all alone

I need to be with people not a no go zone.

I’m terribly angry I just want to scream

If only this were just a bad dream,

I really can’t cope I’ll never get through

Please be kind and show me what to do.

Don’t tell me “life goes on” because mines at an end

Just give me a hug and say you’ll be my friend,

Don’t box me in corners and cause me more stress

Yes you’re right I didn’t iron my dress.

I don’t care how I look it’s enough that I’m here

Don’t tell me I’ve lost weight that’s quite clear,

I don’t need building up I don’t want a tonic pill

Don’t ask are you better I haven’t been ill.

I see no future don’t ask me to plan.

It’s very hard knowing, your son won’t be a man,

Please be sincere your kindness not hollow

Then maybe I’ll have the strength to come back tomorrow.