He Ain't Heavy

This poem is very personal for me. It is written in honor of my brother, how suffers from Schizophrenia.

He Ain't Heavy

 

The sadness in his eyes

Sliced my helpless heart.

The bee stung and

the dog bit...him.

 

What was the crime?

His golden and pure soul

deserved no such hideous disease.

 

His deeds were good

and his words were kind.

 

Who is to blame...ah

There is no one.

 

No, he ain't heavy;

but my heart is for him.

Reviews

[Aspiring Angel]

Well you're really pulling the ole heartstrings tonight my friend. I had a very close friend that suffered from Schizophrenia just as your brother. He name was Judy and eventually you will read of her here.
She was loving and kind and also did not deserve to live in such confusion. I know this breaks your heart and I am so sorry. You words reaches out for understanding of this awful illness. Very loving. Very touching.

Hugs,
Lesa

[~angelalala~]

i love this poem. heart breaking and emotional. it seems the ones who don't deserve it are the ones who always end up with the most pain. life is never fair. those with the purest of hearts are the ones who suffer the worst heart breaks. this poem speaks volumes of your pain because of his pain. beautifully written.

[Leo Gems]

Written for a brother who suffers.. by a brother who stands by his side and suffers along with him.
Love and pain are evident in this piece... a brother's love allowing him to see past the hideous disease and see the true and wonderful soul within.

Lovely ink! :)

[Melon Choly]

My pet, you have a wonderful, caring heart, I feel for you dear.

Such sadness in the poem.

[Sound]

Beautiful write. Heartfelt. The absense of a rhyme scheme only enhances the words and makes them more powerful and sincere.