The fool that I am

 

 

I cry for every broken heart unaccounted.I fight for every personal attack that’s been surmounted.

 

I comfort those who are weary and weak, I hear for the deaf and for the mute I shall speak.

 

I give hope to the hopeless and courage to the oppressed, no discomforting issues will go unaddressed.

 

I console the dejected and the feebly old, I listen to stories that must be told. I weep for every tragedy large or small, in my heart of hearts I suffer through it all.

 

Maybe I’m a fool, who’s grasping thorns on a stem, has anyone ever thought to ask me, how I really am?

 

I’m hurting won't somebody help me?

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

Those of us who find it within ourselves to give selflessly are often the ones hurting the worst. We take on the world, heft it upon our shoulders, and try to walk upright, only to have the burden sink us to the soil. The smile we wear for others is a mask of convenience, I think...I don't really want anyone to ask how I am...I might tell them the truth.

Powerful write. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you for the lovely review Kimmer, and I must say you're right one point! ;)

[MOON]

Poignant the giver needs to receive too needs to be heard and seen. lovely flowing heartfelt write.

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you Moon! :)

[zainul]

I am overwhelmed by your wonderful speech.
This is really a comforting piece.
This brings assurance and peace.

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you kindly zainul, I appreciate you taking the time to review this and
glad you have found something in this piece you can relate to..

[zainul]

You are most welcome,dear friend.

[Deron Alexis]

sometimes the helpful hurt the most maybe people expect that helpers don't need help really nice writing very emotional well done

[Dream Weaver]

Thanks Deron, You're absolutely right in your assessment...I appreciate your review...

[china]

Wow, this is so sad. At times I feel like that, I'm always there for someone when they need a listening ear or moral support but in my time of need there is no one. Excellent write Silent, the pic and video really brings out your poem.

[Sam]

Somehow I can identify with that feeling. And Jeff was right. Being a superhero is tough work, no matter who is on the job. I guess the good thing is that you care enough to try which is as much as anyone can ask...

[Jeff]

Very well written and it speaks volumes to me. I call it being the Superhero, and it can suck sometimes.

[dangerbooze]

I've been there before. Despite all my...um...we'll just say personality issues, yeah? Anyway, I've tried showing compassion like this before, and it wasn't until I felt their own suffering that I realized just how much it hurt to give.

[RyukoRose]

You seem to speaking from my heart, Wow.

[Elwina]

Very well written, and such a dear subject to my heart. People saving others need to be held too. Very touching.