Do You Know What It's Like

Do you know what it's like
to be all alone
With no mother 
no father 
no place to call home 

When you fall on your face 
and there's nobody there 
No one to help you 
no one who cares 

Do you know what it's like 
to be a single girl 
With no one to lean on 
adrift in the world 

To have children rely 
completely on you 
Whose lives depend 
on everything you do

Do you know what it's like 
to be too scared to love 
Too hurt to try
too abused to trust 

To walk each day
alone in the world 
Unloved and uncared for 
unnurtured, unheld

Do you know what it's like 
do you understand 
Can you feel my pain 
like no one else can 

Or do you not really care 
about what I have to endure 
Living in your own little bubble 
warm, safe and secure

Reviews

[The Girl That Let You G..]

I know what it is like, to have no father, to have no mother and to have no place to call home. I know exacgtly how you feel on most the points you pointed out in your write. But you know what...despite all that, i honestly hope that you know that there is always going to be someone out there who cares. There will be and is someone who does not sit in their own bubble, but rather will enter yours, and will try their hardest to bring a smile to that pretty face of yours. If you are ever in need of a friend, please message me, feel free. I like this write, it stricks a cord with many people who, sadly, are suffering the same pain. Nicely penned and it flows brilliantly. :) Xx

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much that's really kind of you and I'm glad you liked it.

[KeeD]

Wow man this hit me hard, I always feel sorry for myself, sitting in my own bubble.. thinking my life is s**t but like everyone has it hard man and everyone faces the brunt of situations I wish for all the happiness in life for you. Just so you know your poems take me on a journey always, your poems are my shangrila

[Carolann Dowsett]

That's so wonderful I'm glad they do. Thanks Kee.

[Inda]

This almost made me cry. Very powerful. Great piece, thanks for sharing this.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Inda means a lot.

[Morgan Storms]

I really enjoy reading your writing. Your poems are cohesive and stay on a point that I think everyone can understand. Which is nice to read because it reminds us that we are not alone and that there are so many people in this world enduring the same if not similar things. There is a lot of emotion in this poem. While I read it I could feel it. I can relate to most of it too. Thanks for sharing. I hope that for you everything is good! :)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much Morgan I hope the same for you also. :)

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

There is a lot of emotion in this one...I like how it flows. There are several people out there with similar situations, it's sad when people seem to struggle and no one is there that seems to care or wants to help. But you are not alone, God can help you through these tough times and lead you down the right path to the right people that would be glad to help.

Good Job

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much and yes you're right God does help without Him I wouldn't be able to do it. The world is not prone to help though, in or out of the church believe me. But God is strong enough to get me to the end in one piece :) thanks again for reading means a lot.

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

You're welcome...and yes the world isn't prone to help but God's people are called to help each other and encourage, it is just sometimes hard for us to do so since we are only humans but with God's help He will teach us His ways. Thats how i see it.

[Carolann Dowsett]

It's true and it is how I try to live my life. Unfortunately I have seem some very distressing behaviour from other Christians that makes me believe that they really don't care as they should. Still as individuals all we can do is our best to help out those in need and to reach out in love whenever we can. At the end of the day God is good and He will look after us. :)

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

indeed ^^

[Carolann Dowsett]

:)

[quinfinn]

life can be a sour plateful sometimes. i have been to the depths of the bottom and back. it does and will turn around but you have to want it bad enough to let others help you. there are good people out there who will be supportive if you are sincere . this poem says so much that i really felt much of it personally. good things happen when you allow yourself to believe in you..... excellent write.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you, though those people really don't exist believe me I know. It's cool though I can do it on my own. :) thanks for reading means a lot.

[quinfinn]

you might be surprised, my dear. there are some angels wandering amongst us. and you are welcome!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Not in this country there's not :)

[lee von cleef]

Wave, Wave
The wand of want, of need , of not.
Wave , Wave the world of truths
Our world of indifference
Crave a inner need to be
better then the last
To be the first to quench their thirst
To awake to more then a barren
More then a teat gone dry
A wand to pierce the mastatized engorged world
"a pin to pop the bubble"

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you I like your interpretation :)

[lee von cleef]

not as fluid on paper as it was in my head,but you and i think on similar lines , now that should scare someone.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Does it scare you? :) it's a good thing really.

[lee von cleef]

Little scares me,(I have a healthy respect for a lot)and your right it is all good.

[Carolann Dowsett]

:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i don't myself, but i have several friends who are in this position...

the constant pressure of being leaned on with no one for her to lean on in return.

yes, indeed...it is tough.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Jacob.

[gabrielle]

this is an example of a poignantly sad yet equally beautiful piece. the questions being asked are simply powerful.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you so much.

[Frieda P]

This tugs at the heart strings, happens all too often. Working with children I have seen it often and you've proven here it follows you around your entire life. You've given it a strong voice here, albeit sad and distressing. There's a strong message within your poignant words. Nicely pen'd Carolann.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Frieda.

[Frieda P]

My pleasure Carolann, it's a shame these types of scars are so permanent, breaks my heart.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Same Frieda but we find a way to live with them, to go on regardless of all the damage done and to find joy where ever possible even if its just for a fleeting moment. xx

[Frieda P]

So painfully true.............xo

[icelandicblue]

I think for us to survive as a civilization we have to care. I work with children ever day and I am all too familiar with the plight of families. This poem is a public service announcement.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you that's exactly what I was hoping. The world needs to open its eyes and see the truth. Means a lot, thanks again.