Their laughter mocks me,
their words sting me,
but I can hear.
Their selfishness blinds them,
and they make me invisible,
but I can see.
Their gossip hurts me
like salt in a wound,
but I can taste.
Their cruelty is like acid
poured onto a flower,
but I can smell.
Their gestures are mean
and sprout from their own insecurities,
but I can feel.
Their intentions are cloning,
and want me to conform to them,
but I can think.
Their actions are cruel
and paralyzing to the heart,
but I can run.
Their treatment of me
leaves me crying, broken, and alone,
but I can show emotion.
Their hatred leaves many quiet,
and many without a voice,
but I can speak.
Their egos crush others,
their pride suffocates those around,
but I can breathe.
Their leadership is destructive,
their motive is power,
but I can have hope,
for I can hope and trust
in a God who is greater than them,
who has blessed me beyond words
with everything I can do.
They may seek to destroy me,
they may seek to hurt me,
but I can do all things
through my God who gives me strength.
Author notes
I stopped to think for once about everything I can do, and everything that I am blessed with that many people are not. It was then that it made me realize that even though the hurt and pain that I feel all the time wherever I go is actually a blessing, because I can see it, feel it, hear, recognize, and think about it. I can go back and cry which is an emotion that some people cannot show. Although I grew up believing that crying is a weakness, the fact that I can cry is a gift in itself. Sure, I hate people seeing me cry and whatnot still, but it's a blessing. I can run, I can play sports, I can think in class, I can speak, I can move and run, jump, kick, etc. People may hurt me, and yea, it hurts and it causes pain, sorrow, and despair at times, but I guess I just have to remember that it's a blessing that I can feel those things. And most importantly, I have a God who will pull me through it.
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kudos
nice write. hard sometimes to ones who are truly handicapped are not the ones missing a part of life but the ones taking it for granted.
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Wow! That's the spirit! be optimistic and thankful. I wish more people could see that. Even me, I never thought of it that way. Instead of waloping in self pity, be thankful you have feelings. This was a great write. It was very moving. Again, nice write. You are very wise and gifted. Keep the pen flowing and I hope all is well
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ahhhh, great poem like always, i've come to expect this much from you =]
i really liked how you structured this one, it was done exceptionally well, and the message behind it is really great. you have a nice view on your current situation, but it still sucks that your teammates and such are still being assholes.
keep up the positive attitude and i hope things turn around for you. keep up the great work!
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i really like the structure...i thought it was going to get repetitive, but it's didn't.
it shows thought and intelligence!
very nice write!
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Wow, this is BEAUTIFUL! So true, God will pull you through every time. I can really relate, great work(:
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Their hatred leaves many quiet,
and many without a voice,
but I can speak." this is so powerful, as is the last line, it is a truly amazing write. and you stronger than most. again, beautiful. -
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A very fine write, indeed. It reminds me of one written by Edgar A Guest: It Couldn't be Done".
Here's the link: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/graduation/poems-rhymes/it-couldnt-be-done.html
For more info about Edgar A Guest, just click on this liink:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Guest
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