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Comforting

This poem gently portrays the essence of comforting a young child by staying close to their changing emotions.
Sadness, anger, frustration, and joy—children express their feelings openly and completely, without concealment. In response, an adult embraces them, speaks softly, and simply remains present.
The repeated phrase, “It’s all right,” is not a magical solution to their troubles. Rather, it is an assurance that they are not alone and that their feelings are being held with care.
Through these intimate moments, the poem reveals a fundamental truth about human relationships: sometimes comfort comes not from fixing a problem, but from sharing another person's emotional burden with compassion.


 Comforting

What is making you so sad?

You keep crying,
your sobs catching in your throat.

The little child,
eyes full of tears,
reaches out for help.

A hand rests gently
upon trembling shoulders.

I hold you close
and stroke your back.

"It's all right,"

I whisper.

Little by little,
your breathing begins to soften.

What is making you so angry?

You throw a tantrum
and cry out your protest.

Tears spill
from confused little eyes.

When I try to hold you,
you push me away.

When I loosen my grip,
you glare at me.

"It's all right,"

I say.

You are trapped
inside a frustration
that words cannot yet express.

What is making you so sulky?

Things have not gone
the way you wanted.

You believe
you can do anything.

When I hold you,
you insist,

"I can do it!"

But as we talk,
your stubborn face
begins to crumble into tears.

"It's all right,"

I tell you.

Your disappointment
etches wrinkles
across your tiny face.

What is making you so happy?

You keep laughing
without end.

The little child
expresses joy
with complete honesty.

When I hold you,
your laughter tickles my ears.

Your smile bursts open
like sunlight.

"It's all right,"

I say.

And I am wrapped
in the innocent warmth
of your happiness.

Written on May 31, 2026.
Whenever I imagine a small child, my heart finds peace.

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