Where do I get the nerve
to even dare to bitch about loads of nothing
when there are people all over this world with real problems?
Where do I get off
to steady complain about my past
when there are other suffering right now?
Where did I find the audacity
to use my past as an excuse
while others fight though the pain with a smile?
No longer shall I be so selfish,
.....................so self-centered,
.....................so self-absorbed.
There are billions of people here on earth
And who am I to say that my problems are any more important than theirs?
I see now that everybody has to go through something.
And Lord knows I went through a lot of somethings, HOWEVER
that does NOT make my somethings more special than the next person's somethings
I realize this now after knowing this lovely woman and sweet son
(two of the nicest people ever)
This family is holding on throughout it all...
Throughout a very serious illness
Throughout fooling with a pathetic excuse for a man
All I can do is stand back in amazement at the two
Wondering how do they do it
And the mother tells me it is because they have each other
Author notes
I wrote this after reading two poems written by one of my dear friends sunshinegirl. There truly sadden my heart and killed my spirit.
Here there are if you wish to read them:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/4078199
and http://allpoetry.com/poem/4078241
Please show her and your loving son your support. Thank you!
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Nicely done!! I too, have at times pointed at myself on bad things that have happened.While somewhere outside my world someone else is going through worse. A very touching poem! I enjoyed it!
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Thank you! I can be so easy to forget others when you are going through yourself.
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Wow...there are so many truths in what you say here. Nyetta is a good friend of mine and she directed me to you...I am in awe....
Simon
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You ask how we do it? My mom said it right. Its because we have eachother.
True, the one who gave me half of who I am is a total dead beat, but that doesn't mean I have to be. I know how hard it is to grow up knowing that your father doesn't want you. Thats why I've vowed that when I do have kids, I'll be there for them every minute of everyday. I won't let them go through the hell that I've gone through knowing that your father doesn't want you.
Sometimes, I think its because I'm not good enough that theres something wrong with me. But then I realize that idea is all wrong. Its because there's something wrong with HIM not me. I'm fine just the way I am. True, I may have health problems and such. But nobody's perfect.
We just take it one day at a time.
Lots of love to you Jerri.
-Justin
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Yeah I understand that because neither of my parents want me. But I'm glad that have taken so many negative things and turn them into a positive. It takes a strong person to do that. I wish you nothing but the best!
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Yes Justin, that we do, Like the song says "One Day At A Time" And I could not be more proud of you than I am at this very moment!! You have become a fine young man, one that I am proud to call my son! And I know, your dead beat father is just that, and he really don't know what he is missing out on!
I love you!!
Mom
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i'm glad that someone was able to inspire you as I can tell it has done in this case. I remember years ago when I was always in a hurry to get things done as it always seems like I had to rush everything. I know I was changed when I went to war. I realized how much I had, even if it didn't seem much to the next person. I even conviced myself if I had to live the rest of my life in a cardboard box, it would still be more than others have going for them in their lives. I have always thought of others, but since war I make sure that's how I am all the time. I would like to try to make everyone smile if it is only one person at a time. Everyone deserves some type of happiness in their lives and it makes me happy if I can do this for others as I think it's now the same case for you. I'm so proud of you!
Ted E
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I must be honest, I'm proud of me too!
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Ok, now I am gonna cry.... You took the anger I felt, and turned it around to something very beautiful, by showing understanding and love, and concern.
Yes, hon, we all have something we go through, and in NO way do I think that my "somethings" are any more important than yours, or the next guy/girl. But I am angry that his father can not show the love he should to his son. And knowing that one day he will need open heart surgery, we just don't know when......
Thanks for your love, and support hon!
and much love
Nyetta
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You know that I am always here for you! And your son is lucky to have the All Knowing Mommy by his side. Manys to you and your son!
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Thanks Jerri. This means a lot to me... As I know it will Justin. I sent him the link for this one
And I think you yourself have quite an Unselfish Heart! You are loving, giving, caring and just wonderful!
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Awwwwwwwwwwww! I'm just glad that you liked it!
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Yes I did like it! Thank you sooooooo much!!
Can I put this link in Still Ranting to show it off as well?
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Of course! Anything for you!
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bwaaaaahhh!
Okay, now I'm crying! That is so very lovely! I hope this helps them out in time of need!
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Me too! Especially since she has helped me in more ways than she could ever imagine.
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