Too Many Of Us

Written by Louis Saint Verges

Too many of us are crying
Too many of us are dying
Too many of us are all alone
Too many of us don't have a home
Too many of us don't have a dad
Too many of us are always sad
Too many of us are in the church
but yet we're still full of hurt
Too many of us are being ignored
until we walk out the church doors
Too many of us need someone to hold
instead what get, is a shoulder that's cold

Jesus said "let the children come unto me"
What happend to that? and whats going
to happen to me?

Dedicated to all the children, who have fallen
through the cracks.
 

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Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

Well, the construction of this and repetition really drive the point home, sir.. wow.. yep.. this one is raw, real, and powerful.. It is TOO DANG MANY of us that fell through those cracks.. I know.. I was one.. I grew up in the foster care system and eventually ended up in a girls home until I was 18 and if left to the state, would have had a dozen kids and started the cycle over again.. It took courage, guts, and steel to claw my way from the gutters.. and I know exactly what it feels like to not have that home, to feel alone, to go to sleep crying each night, to be ignored, looked over, neglected, abused.. and always holding on to that small ounce of HOPE that some angel would save me.. Now, I volunteer at a children's home, never allowing any of them to feel this way... I also work part time at an adolescent psychiatric residential facility and help those kids who have had trauma, abuse, or mental disorder to feel like they MATTER... You never know what ONE small act of kindness means to another SOUL....

This is a beautiful write sir.. Thank you so much for sharing with me.. You truly have a wonderful, bright spirit and it shines through your work.. awesome...

[Luissanto]

Thank You, You truly have a beautiful soul...

[AprilRN1210]

You're more than welcome... It was my pleasure.. and thank you:)

[Eve Ola]

the way you start entirely drag the true feelings behind this poem. This is a beautiful write

[Luissanto]

Thank you for your kind words...

[Frieda P]

I don't usually care for that much repetition in a poem, but it lights the horrible truth and sets it upfront and personal....I have a special affinity for poetry about children, this one hit home. Well done Luis.

[Luissanto]

Thank You very much for your insightful and beautiful words.

[Frieda P]

Always a pleasure Luis, I'm ecstatic that you're now sharing your wonderful poetry.

[Luissanto]

Thanks to you, You inspired and challenged me to face my fears. You are truly an amazing
woman and friend...

[Frieda P]

Awh you're sweet Luis, you just needed a wee bit of coaxing...

[Matching Socks]

Gosh, what a really great write my friend.
I have no answers, but I pray for my own children and the rest too.
Very heartfelt.
Nice job.

[Luissanto]

Thank You for your deep and insightful words...