Guilt

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Guilt

Do you ever feel guilty for being sad?

I do

I understand that being sad is natural

Of course I do

But I have so much

I've a roof over my head

Others rest in doorways

I've food on the table each evening

While some beg for scraps

I have a family

Far from perfect

Yet orphans are left unwanted

I am blessed with friends

Children wander lonely in playgrounds

I have a man who adores me

Other woman are left mauled by love

I have a life

Many people have been given to short a number of breaths

I go to school

Children work too soon to have played

Yet I still am saddened

I often cry

I feel sorry for myself frequently

I have my share of problems

And while I know this is natural and understandable

I cannot but feel ashamed of my tears

And I stop short of complaining to others

Because

Who knows what they are treading through?

How am I to know their quality of life?

Why should my troubles add to their load?

I will deal with my sorrows in private

As most do

For although many need help

Through counselling

Or aid

Or Action

I will be fine

I will do the things I need to do in order to smile

I will focus on the beautiful parts of my existence

Because I am lucky

Mine are a drop in the ocean compared to other's needs

If I need help

I will ask

But for now

I am content to get on with it

To laugh

Smile

Go out

Stay in

Work

Love

And relive every day those beautiful moments I have

God knows there's enough suffering in the world

Maybe

If I get on with the things that bring me joy

And throw the nasty parts into some sort of hole and bury them

Then

I can help someone who truly needs it

Make a difference to a life

Add more sweet memories to my scrapbook

When it is inevitable I will weep

I will feel depressed and want comforting

But

I will still stay strong

And help others along with my aching self

That is why

I now feel no guilt.