MAY THE MONTH TO READ THE SIGNS

HIDDEN IN THE SIGNS OF SILENCE

MAY is the MONTH of RURAL CARE.

FOR ALL OF US EVERYWHERE.

May tis the month of mental health.

To focus on important mental wealth.

Of those working hard on the land.

Take the time to lend a helping hand

Toiling hard, and all alone all the day.

With heavy thoughts, not a lot to say.

Kept bottled up stored so deep inside.

Held down there with silent stoic pride.

Day is done, again finishing this way

Hope tomorrow will be a better day.

But just the same the following morn.

Losing hope as again any relief is torn.

Thoughts emerge of a way to end pain.

Of growing pressure lodged in the brain

TAKE TIME TO LOOK AROUND-TIME TO ACT

Look out for the signs of silence

Reach out support across the fence.

Keep alert for the ones you love.

Be aware, go gentle, do not shove.

First step is always to ‘just be there’

Let them know that others really care.

Be with them as they choose their path.

Walk beside, on the way to greener grass.

Hamish Holcombe 6-05-2025