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.

[Jack...]

Carolann, this is a sad but beautiful poem. I can assure you there are people who care. You just need to open your heart and they will come in. It is a nervous process, I'll give you that, but time will heal all wounds and you will find love when you least expect it.. Very nicely written and presented poem. I can feel your struggles and your pain and it breaks my heart,

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks Jack means a lot.

[Salar Majak]

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

i really do know what you mean, it hurts, really really hurts!
i hear you, and sometimes it feels so lonely
great job explaining it

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much Sal.

[Gareth6d]

So good! I enjoyed it from start to finish!

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thank you :)

[barricade]

So simple and so clear... Deep... Your words reach straight to the heart...sad yet Beautifully penned..

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks so much means a lot.