R U OK Day? Poem By Sue Ellson Text, audio and description at https://sueellson.com/blog/r-u-ok-day-poem On R U OK? day I was politely asked If I was okay And I let out a small gasp I knew it was coming And I feared what I would say Most of the time I am good But am I okay? My context can change And my society is in flux My values are murky When my head is mixed up What needs to change As I pause and reflect Do I need some extra help On my way to what's next A small step outside My own comfort zone Could take me beyond All that I've known With courage and kindness I will share how I feel For vulnerability itself Can help me be real If it doesn't work out I'll try again For tomorrow is a new day And I can re-start then #RUOKDay #RUOK #RUOKDay2022 #SueEllson #SueEllsonPoem #poem #poetry