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Branching OutThis is for all the friends who helped my daughter, the words are hers, I just put them together. Thank you all so much. Branching out was started because green spaces proved to help peoples well-being and self-esteem improve, and it has never looked back. Many people and organizations came together to make this happen and by doing so improved life for so many. This is also a free treatment which lasts for twelve weeks. The oldest member had her 88th birthday with them. Twelve weeks ago I felt so low I nearly faced my end When I was guided to Branch out Where I found grand new friends Laura and Brian were just so kind They helped sort out my wounded mind I met others just like me Who fought so hard to be set free To fight this pain within our soul This great group helped make us whole Cups of tea and building bridges As we wandered on the ridges Of the woods, beneath the trees Felt the sun and loved the breeze We told each other of our pain Which helped us all to start again From the hell of dark inside Where from ourselves we could not hide We as a group sat down together In many different kinds of weather Around the camp fire we would talk Through the oak trees we would walk I struggled up a huge steep hill `Though in pain I found the will I learned just why a bird still sings Although it has two broken wings Somehow I found when we were done It was okay to have some fun They taught me I was worth a lot Something that I had forgot So thank you Laura, Brian and all You have helped me to stand tall As I leave to walk alone I will take with me back home The self-belief that I have found Thank you friends for being around. Penniluck McGinnis Vote for this poem |
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