For one in need

I, Advocate

H. W. Bryce

I am advocate, I will stand with you,
Whatever it takes, that’s what I will do.

I will not judge you, no matter the stands,
Your case will be safe in my capable hands.

When you are weak, I will prop you up,
When you’re forlorn I will fill your cup.

I will find some way to solve your case,
I will make bureaucracy cut to the chase.

I will work without cease on your behalf,
I will ease your burden, I’ll be your staff.

I am advocate, I will partner with you,
Together we’ll fight to prove things true.

Whatever you need to help you to heal,
My word is my bond, my handshake my deal.

You, Advocate

You are your loved one’s Advocate.
Who else will stand up for him?
You know his heart very well,
His habits, his mores, his needs,
And it’s fight! Fight! Fight!
For his spirit, his strength and his pleads.
Now that he’s weakened and lost,
It is you who must, at all costs,
Protect his dignity and rights,
And save him from deeds
And neglect and abuse.

You are your loved one’s advocate,
Be that a man or a woman or child;
The fight might turn wild but you must be mild
And considered in fighting the fight,
For to argue and shout is definitely out
If you are to win any bout for your charge.

You are your loved one’s advocate
When your loved one can’t speak for himself.
When he’s in need it’s you who must heed
The call to duty to act. You must learn all the ropes
To know how to protect his hopes
And fulfill all of his basic needs.
And who else is there but you?
You are your loved one’s advocate.

— — –NOTE– — —
Being an advocate is an honorable thing.
It’s an honest and worthy calling,
So it’s all that you’ve got that you bring
When a life needs a good overhauling.

Be the eye of the storm,
vicious in your client’s defense,
The lightning bolt of ideas and arguments.
Be the wind that carries the day
And sweep caring and sharing into our hearts
To build a better day. You can always find a way.