HELPERS

Caring need not mean

carrying another’s burden;

nor lifting a load too heavy

to bear alone,

yet often does.

There is a danger of injury

in shifting loads.

Better to brace

weakened strength

and leave the load in place.

Better to widen the stance

on planted feet

solidly grounded

while arms embrace.

Better to dance together.

this, too, lightens a load

with far more grace

and less harm.