Stand Poem by Vicki Ellis

When the world's falling down around you
And you've no clue what it's all about,
When down is up and wrong is right
And black is white and in is out;
When you feel you're on your back
And no one's there to lend a hand...
Pick yourself back up again-
Dust yourself right off and then
Stand.
If you're feeling lost and lonely
And you're quite the shade of blue
And it seems that all your friends
Have more important things to do;
You even doubt that Spirit has any gifts for you...
Think of all the happy times
And all that you've got planned.
Feel the strength that flows through you,
And Stand.
And remember this, my darling one,
Whatever else you do;
You've always got a friend in me,
Just like I have in you...
Though I'm not right beside you now
I'm just a thought away somehow,
I'll help you up when you are down;
I'll make you smile-I'll play the clown...
I'm always here for you, my dear-
To lend a helping hand;
Because I care I will be there
And I will help you
Stand.