Be thankful you were spared
the weight of ceaseless duty
and perpetual obligation.
Be thankful you were spared
the ‘truth’ of others who naively keep
their own particular brand of truth.
Be thankful you were spared
the misfortunes of those who
keep concealed, their private sadnesses.
Be thankful you were spared
the knowing that we, as humans,
may not always be infallible.
Be thankful you were spared
the living of a life where blame
becomes that thing with no recourse.
Be thankful you were spared
the trust that safeguards
any damage we might leave behind.
Be thankful you were spared
to live the life you may not realise you have,
but one day you may finally recognise.
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Lynda Tavakoli is a poet, novelist and freelance writer from Northern Ireland. She is a professional member of the Irish Writers Centre and was nominated Best of the Net 2022 for her writing in short story fiction. Lynda has facilitated the Seamus Heaney Award for schools and numerous creative writing classes for adults. ‘The Boiling Point for Jam’ (Arlen House) her debut poetry collection, has received wide acclaim for its raw honesty and authenticity.
