WON'T YOU PUT
YOUR HAND IN MINE?
Won't you put your hand in mine?
Won't you step inside?
There's no need to be afraid,
The doors are open wide.
Won't you sit down on a chair?
Here, sit by my side,
I know your legs are trembling,
And recent tears you've dried.
We all know what you're going through,
We truly understand,
On trembling legs we all came here,
And someone held our hand.
Please don't feel uncomfortable,
There's no need for that here,
Your pounding heart will settle down,
And your vision soon will clear.
Would you like a cup of tea?
I'll get it, I don't mind.
You just sit there and relax,
And loosen, try to unwind.
We want so much to help you,
To try and ease your pain,
We know how you are suffering,
For we all felt the same.
We all know what a battle it is,
To get through just one day.
To dread to rise each morning,
And get started on our way.
At one time we were all alone,
With our anguish and our fears,
But since we've walked into this room,
We've found someone who cares.
So, won't you put your hand in mine?
Won't you step inside?
There's no need to be afraid,
Our hearts are open wide.
by Eileen Power
� 1987
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