I Will Bleed

I will bleed for those I love

taking a bullet or knife.

I will not bleed for just myself.

 

I will bleed for the poor

to enrich their lives.

I will not bleed to make you rich.

 

I will bleed for honor

if it is in question.

I will not bleed for foolish pride.

 

I will bleed for humanity

when it cries out.

I will not bleed to prove I’m human.

 

I will bleed for you

even if in return

your blood runs cold for me.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

This is virtually an oath of allegiance, it displays unselfishness and loyalty in a very powerful yet straightforward way. Then, the reader reaches those final three lines and knows that what came before is leading up to the deep feelings of: 'I will bleed for you / even if in return / your blood runs cold for me'

It's a mix of sadness and strength. Thank you for sharing this post.

[CarrieLynn {Chameleon A..]

absolutely beautiful! :)

[None]

Your poem leaves me in awe! So very well formed and written. Each part is special in it's own right. You bleed for the noble things and that's what separates you and makes you who you are.
"I will bleed for honor
if it is in question.
I will not bleed for foolish pride."
Your poem is so profound and leaves me captivated!