Push Away

Pushing people away can be easy to do,

We guard our hearts with walls that are true,

But the emptiness left is a heavy weight,

And the loneliness often seals our fate.

We may believe self-reliance is key,

That independence is what sets us free,

But we're social creatures, meant to connect,

Pushing people away, we hinder that prospect.

So what then, when we find ourselves alone?

With walls too high, and bridges unknown?

The answer lies in vulnerability,

Taking the risk, in the face of fragility.

Opening up is not a sign of weakness,

But a strength, when we push through the bleakness,

Seeking understanding and showing support,

Finding common ground, a rapport.

With patience and willingness to try,

To overcome what kept us shy,

We start small, with a simple smile,

And let our walls down, for a while.

We reach out to others, listen and share,

And soon find ourselves once more in a care,

Of friends and family, love and laughter,

The joy of connection, now ever-after.

So, when the urge to push people away,

Creeps up on us, as it just may,

Remember that life is better lived,

Together, side by side, heart to heart, gifts to give.