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Karlos Acosta Oct 2022
My Dear Counselor

With such care
you mend hearts,
that might be broken
and come in several parts.

Seeds in confidence
you plant every day,
showing patients
there will be a better day.

This is not a repetitive motion,
that happens without care.
This is a counselor’s gentle heart,
shinning down at times of despair.

Such qualities can’t be taught
from a book or a slide,
but can find a person
from where they like to hide.

Comfort comes from within,
when your words are spoken.
Helping us find that inner child,
and show him he’s not broken.

During our sessions
the time seems so limited,
but even after only sixty minutes
my issues have already pivoted.

Over a year ago
I didn’t know your name,
but now I’m a better person
and I will never be the same.

My dear counselor
one day I hope you understand,
how your dedication and effort
helped me hand in hand.

Just like a star in the sky
your brilliance will always shine,
bringing light to people’s lives
just like you did to mine.

Maya Angelou once wrote about
a bird with rage, that sat in a cage,
but I think it just needed an appointment with you,
to help it turn the page.



Thank You,
My Counselor...
Karlos Acosta Feb 2018
A total stranger came to you,
with no history of knowing you.
As he looked over and gazed at you,
he showed great compassion and despair for you.
He picked you up with loving care,
and held you up with such warmth to share.
He walked away with your body in one arm,
stroking your head with care and such charm.
Walking away with you and so many years,
Leaving our household full of sorrows and tears.
You brought happiness to my daughter’s heart,
and sorrow when you had to part.
I know you would have licked her face while she cried,
thank you for always being there by her side.
We will always remember you,
with all the love you always knew.

Rest In Peace Emmie.
Karlos Acosta Feb 2017
FEELING LOST.
I CAN'T FIND DIRECTION.
I CAN'T FIND MYSELF.
I THINK I KNOW WHO I AM.
I DEFINITELY KNOW WHO I WAS.
I JUST WISH,
I WASN'T LOST IN YOU.
I HADN'T DIED IN YOU.
Karlos Acosta Feb 2017
I can sit here and stare,
looking for something that is not there.
Unfortunately when I find what I'm looking for,
it wont be anywhere close to your shore.
The troubles that harbor at home,
is something I have never shown.
So you can look the other way and just part,
because inside this home there was no real heart.

— The End —