I often feel the desire to support someone in their goals
And I usually have no idea how to do this
Is it to ask a question that might obliterate this goal?
Is it to be a supporting two by four that can be laid into the foundation?
Is it to set aside the notion of being active and merely watching?
I have no principles, particularly in this regard
If I’m a little drunk on the notion that I might be helpful
Then I’ll stumble in and knock a few dishes off the counter
And offer to help clean up the glass
So helpful
Or if I’m a little too sober
I’ll watch in a direction
And miss the ships passing by the sunset
Regrettably not seeing, except as a warden
If things are just right, then I’ll be there thinking
Onward and reflections, slower than the speed of light
And the sounds that come out
Will waver and bounce
It’s not a game, for there are no players and no winning
But I won’t feel the need to help
Because I’m there
Failing to get in the way
But I’m there
Roman Ryan 