Have you ever figured fate
measures all things
empty on to each life
Just what hope should bring
If you have, here's an opinion
On this concept of "why"
Maybe you were chosen
For your strength
which lay beneath the cry
Though the pain and hardship
is not wished upon any life
Maybe you where chosen for you are stronger
Having understanding in your life
You may lead by example
on just how to handle pain
You may know how to build a shelter
Guarding hearts from life's rain
Do not think that I am selfish
Not understanding what is your plight
For in my heart I have bore many
Of disabling hardships in my life
As a child I ended questions
Asking why things fell on me
Took up ownership of might's lesson
Said, better me than my siblings
I hold pain so much better
than I do view it in loved ones eyes
So, this I offer with understanding
I hope it eases some pain in your life
Author notes
My sister is also dealing with this illness caused by Lupus. There are other added illness she deals with and it is hard to watch, but so easy to help. I have also dealt with blindness and small deformaties which harden my life. So I do wish you and your Mother all the love, prayers and understanding that I can offer.
Written June 21st, 2006
A contest entry
- Help me out by Fade From Memory.
300 points, ended June 25, 2006, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
-
I really like the concept you conveyed here: "chosen for your strength." I always love reading poems that have an uplifting outlook to them. Thankyou for entering in the contest.
--Sarah -
Thanks for reading and understanding. I hope it is recieved in the manner in which I wrote it. I hate seeing anyone go through any type of pain and I would surely attempt to deal with it for them if I could. Though I don't like pain either. Thanks for reading, but thanks more for relating.
-
Brillant
This had me thinking the whole time... something about this really just put me at ease. I think it's the realness about this poem, and the understanding that yes, someone can relate to pain and hardship. And though I wish pain on no one, it helps to know that someone out there isn't so much different than myself.
Beautiful write, and I love the title. 
I look forward to reading your future writes and have added you to my favorites, hope you don't mind.
Adding your comment:
2 old applause
