COMPASSION 212 Summer 2022

Summer 2022 - Compassion | www.tcf.org.uk 23 Bricks For every tear you hold back Another brick appears in the wall in front of you. For every minute you hold back The mortar sets. Allow the tears to flow… for they alone can dissolve the mortar. As the tears cascade freely down your face The mortar softens The brick wall wavers. One by one, Tear by tear, The bricks topple. They hit the ground Shatter into tiny pieces. Step over them and take a tiny step forward. Every journey starts with a step forward. Many brick walls will appear before you on your journey. Never fret about the ‘last’ one, there won’t be a last one; For now, deal with the one in front of you You know how to do it now… Cazz Fleet