Give Me Five

“Just another Mental Awareness message I wrote last night”
5 good people, 5 happy places, 5 things you like to do” .........

Give Me Five

I know the Black Dog’s on your back most the time
And it’s hard enough just to survive
But do me a favour and follow this rule
I just want you to give yourself five

Five people you trust and can tell all you feel
Who can listen and just be by your side
Ones who won’t judge, just have your back
Their benefit cannot be denied 

And five favourite places would be good too
They’re the ones that connect with your Soul
Go there with a friend and sit, just exist
Whenever the pressure of life takes it’s toll

What about five favourite things that you do
Whether music, art, nature whatever
Maybe do that with that friend at a favourite place
And sort of stay there until you feel better

And please take five extra minutes to reflect on
All the people who need you alive
They’re there and though sometimes unaware
Maybe they too, might only need five

John Mason
23/05/18