When I need to Know

Daily writing prompt

List the people you admire and look to for advice…

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When storms roll in and skies turn gray,
There’s one bright voice that lights my way—
Not from books, not from the crowd,
But from Mel, who makes me proud.

I remember that day when doubt took hold,
You held my hand, so soft, so bold,
With just a smile, you eased my mind,
And in that moment, strength I’d find.

You taught me to breathe when tempers flare,
To find the calm, to know you care.
In the chaos of life, I hear your voice,
“Don’t worry, love, you still have choice.”

I’ve read the quotes, the stories old,
Heard speeches polished, lessons told—
But none compare to the wisdom clear,
That comes from you, so near, so dear.

When I stood on the edge, unsure and lost,
You guided me, no matter the cost.
You showed me that love is both soft and strong,
That even in fear, we still belong.

So ask me now, when I think of advice,
Whose words make the world feel twice as nice—
It’s you, Mel, who lifts me high,
The one who helps me spread my wings to fly.

You’ve shaped my path with kindness and light,
And in your presence, the world feels right.
When life gets hard, I look to you,
For wisdom that feels so real and true.

Who do you turn to when life feels tough?
Who lifts you up when the road is rough?
Share with me—I’d love to know,
Who helps you through when the winds won’t slow?
The best advice comes love-wrapped, free.

So ask me now who I admire,
Whose presence sets my soul on fire—
It’s not the names from books or shelves,
But Mel, who shows me to be myself