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.

[Ruth]

Oh hon! The ending to this is wrenching! Unconditional and such empathy..sometimes the person who would bleed receives no respect in turn...only blinkered views...that is what makes some people special :)
Wonderful work love, truly so! Hugs xoxo

[Liza]

though the page is bleeding with passion
i can't help but think of Christ...
i often wonder if there is a large amount of people
with this same bleeding mentality
savior complex and i don't mean to offend
just sometimes people take advantage of this need
and we give and give to the point of bleeding to death

[Ladysue]

wow, what a powerful piece...another one I missed...I agree with Emma, it does display unselfishness and loyalty. Dark, sad, and poignant...great writing...

[Wicahpi]

All good things to bleed for.
To die for love, honor and those less fortunate
who cannot fight for themselves.
All honorable attributes.

[Mistaken]

I agree with Emma here I love the

"I will bleed for you
Even if in return
Your blood runs cold for me"

In few words you capture everyones insecurities of multiple things and the strength people have to continue going:)

[Jenny Nelson]

The world would be a MUCH better place if more people resembled your words. This is a beautiful and profound piece.

[holyspirit1]

i liked your poem

[Voice]

This piece is great it shows how much you truly care. To do all of this for another person just proves what I already knew...that you are a wonderful, kind, and generous soul!!!

Voice

[closed account]

oooh love it... love it love it.. and love it! this is my type of poem
selfless,, and encouraging... this was amazing.. there should only
be more people in this world that share your beauty!! thanks for this...

[Lyrical Love]

This is wonderful!!! Your heart/passion/strength will be used for what is right, and worthy (including someone that you love dearly). Not knowing if you will get what you put out there...Did I write this poem?
I knew you had a heart of gold.
Beautifully penned!