Lean On Me

[Misty_Morning]

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Lean on me...



This song has always had special meaning to me, and I must admit that there have been times in my life that I have really needed to lean on someone. Someone who could take the weight of the trouble in my heart and my soul when I could no longer bear it.

Today, I have felt that weight once again, for myself and also for someone I have grown to love.

I wish I could just wrap my arms around this individual and kiss all the blues away. The love I feel in my heart for others struggling has made me determined that each and every day I will TRY to take some of that weight off of their shoulders. It is the least I can do.

So this thread is dedicatated to those in our lives who need somebody to lean on.

Since this is the first post I shall begin as follows:


My sweet love, I wish I could simply envelope you in my arms and carry you away. But we both know that is not reality. I am here for you and shall always be. Should you need me please call and I will do everything I can; I can send money, send well wishes and send happy thoughts; I wish I could walk on water and turn back time, but my talents in that arena are limited....no matter what.... I am here......'nuff said.

 

[rgraham666]

I got to hear Bill Withers sing that song live many years ago.

 

[kairotic]

One of the strangest, yet most memorable, moments of my life came during 5th grade. During some sort of student assembly, they showed us some sort of big inspirational video about some hot-button issue of the day. I figure there were anywhere between eighty and a hundred antsy fifth-graders, wedged into the auditorium, sitting on the floor, watching this thing.

But at the end, "Lean on Me" played over the closing credits.
And, slowly, every fifth grader began singing along. Our timing wasn't the best, and half the people didn't know the verses, but .... there it was. It was eerily real, in a way that most things aren't "real," you know?

Anyway, that's my story.

 

[jomar]

I think that song resonates with a lot of people, probably deeper than they realize.

 

[glynndah]

I was immediately transported back to high school. Wanting, needing someone to say those words to me.

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

I think we can all have those times where we need to lean on someone, and i for one know that i am so grateful to those who become a rock in my life. There are also times when we know we need to step in and BE that rock for someone else, and it is only right that we step up and help out.

 

[cloudy]

For Abs, Vana, and so many other sisters: I've got your back.

 

[Nirvanadragones]

For Abs, Vana, and so many other sisters: I've got your back.

I love you, too

 

[Just-Legal]

I love you, too

Its impossible *not* to love you, you know that Vana?

Cloudy - sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

And to anyone I have ever, or will ever lean on - thank you. It means more than I can ever say.

 

[Nirvanadragones]

Its impossible *not* to love you, you know that Vana?

 

[scheherazade_79]

"Lean on me" were my nan's last words when my mum was standing in a bin, stamping down garden waste. My mum did lean on her, and she lost her footing and they both fell. It would have been kind of funny, but my nan broke her leg.

I had a great view, though, because I was sitting on this really high wall, flying a kite.

 

[Misty_Morning]

Right now, I need somebody....I need someone who can listen to me and not pass judgement.

Right now...........I NEED a friend.

I need someone to lean on.

 

[SimpleGifts]

I had someone to lean on. And now, losing her is what drives me to lean on others to survive.

SG

 

[damppanties]

Right now, I need somebody....I need someone who can listen to me and not pass judgement.

Right now...........I NEED a friend.

I need someone to lean on.

I'm here if you want to talk.

 

[deathlynx]

Although I do occasionally need someone to lean on, most of the time what I really need is someone leaning on me...I'm a nurturer and protector by nature...I need people seeking me out with their problems...Not nescessarily for me to solve, but often just to vent to me...To commiserate...

 

[starrkers]

The only peole I thought I could lean on, have turned out to be false and have used my moments of weakness against me.

I am a rock. I am an island.

When the king tides come, I must just wait them out and rise again.

 

[Misty_Morning]

How can people be so heartless
How can people be so cruel
Easy to be hard
Easy to be cold

How can people have no feelings
How can they ignore their friends
Easy to be proud
Easy to say no

And especially people
Who care about strangers
Who care about evil
And social injustice
Do you only
Care about the bleeding crowd?
How about a needing friend?
I need a friend

How can people be so heartless
You know I'm hung up on you
Easy to give in
Easy to help out

And especially people
Who care about strangers
Who say they care about social injustice
Do you only
Care about the bleeding crowd
How about a needing friend?
I need a friend

How can people have no feelings
How can they ignore their friends
Easy to be hard
Easy to be cold
Easy to be proud
Easy to say no

 

[MagicaPractica]

*puts invisible arms around you to shield you from a little of the cold wind*

 

[DeeZire]

One of the advantages of being tall - you can invite someone to lean on you and it won't obstruct your view.

One of the disadvantages of being tall - finding someone to lean on may require finding a step for them to stand on.

All seriousness aside, one of the greatest joys in life is being there for someone when they need you - especially if that someone is of the opposite sex, just stepping out of the shower, wearing only a towel...

 

[playwithlezli]

"Lean on me" were my nan's last words when my mum was standing in a bin, stamping down garden waste. My mum did lean on her, and she lost her footing and they both fell. It would have been kind of funny, but my nan broke her leg.

I had a great view, though, because I was sitting on this really high wall, flying a kite.

LOL! I know it's twisted to laugh, but that is really funny

 

[Misty_Morning]

ok





I NEED somebody.

now.

 

[Misty_Morning]

thanks.

 

[starrkers]

((Misty))

 

[deathlynx]

Always here if you need someone to talk to!
*huggles Misty*

 

[gauchecritic]

I recently took advantage of an AH friend to burden them with something of mine. They replied with the perfect answer for me. Not "Oh I'm really sorry" or "It's a crying shame and life is cruel." but a conversational reply which is exactly what I craved in answer to the burden that I inflicted upon them. They stood up and were counted. I hope they will forgive me for including this part of their PM as an example of their kindness.

thank you for telling me. Sharing a portion of someone's private pain is like being offered a fragment of his soul. It's no burden, but a gift.

'Lean On Me' is a song that I hold dear to my heart and always, always puts me in mind of the lyrics that follow and lately; the friend I burdened, sort of two sides of a coin:



The road is long, with many a winding turn
That lead us to who knows where, who knows when?
But I'm strong, strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy - he's my brother

So on we go, his welfare is my concern
No burden is he to bear, we'll get there
But I know he would not encumber me
He ain't heavy - he's my brother

If I'm leaving at all, then I'm leaving with sadness
that everyone's heart isn't filled with the gladness
of love for one another.

It's a long, long road, from which there is no return
While we're on the way to there, why not share?
And the long doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy - he's my brother

He's my brother - he ain't heavy - he's my brother ...