everyone has a soul

when i try to just be cordial  or to say  hi    i am  still your friend

you accuse me of being 

delusional

and not having a soul

i have often wondered why you react like that

but it is evident

that you

dislike me

with your being...

how fortunate you are and were to have someone with

you to care , to love and to comfort you

when you are ill or at risk

why hurl insults

when you are so blessed

to have the world

now at your finger tips

others  around this earth 

are ill, sick

weak and without

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Relationships break up, that happens, but I find it sad when there is so much bitterness. This poem moved me, because the one left is struggling with health issues and is on her own, while her former partner has another, and is in a much better place. There is no need for the ex to rub salt into the wound, and that was what I was picking up here. Being civil, I would have thought, is relatively easy, throwing insults, downright nasty.

Well expressed lines marilyn

Take care

Chris

[marilyn 1225]

thanks for your kind kind words, Chris.. to be honest never in a '' relationship'' with this person it was an on again off again friendship basically but during my year of illness it seems unfair to be receiving mean insults such as i am devoid of a soul etc on and off mean words wear at our souls this person has a brilliant mind but I felt like writing this to get it off my heart... it is fine
am living and have grown children and for that i am thankful always and move.. thank you sweet Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

It may not have been a relationship marilyn, but you don't treat friends that way either. Good you have grown children. That is something to be thankful for.

Chris

[marilyn 1225]

agree totally that is what made me write this it had to come out.. yes my children are grown do not live near me but i do see the one in nyc once every month or so.. all is well thanks and thanks, Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Take care dear lady

[barleygirl]

Your poem shows one specific situation that could symbolize the way a bunch of people feel, when it comes to caring about others. I would have to say most people only care that they themselves are happy & without any serious needs or afflictions. People b***h about EVERYTHING that affects them on social media, but hardly anyone ever mentions how we've had almost a quarter million covid deaths in the USA & 80% of these are old people who likely died alone & also poor people without health coverage. I applaud you for calling out the self-absorbed nature of most humans in your poem. We could all do better in this regard (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Have come back to read this poem again Marilyn after two years. You don't post now, or if you do I miss your work. Having read these lines again, I realise how much people who are trusting and caring can be fooled by those with ulterior motives. Take care poet.

Chris

[marilyn 1225]

Chris, thank you for reading my poem again...agree with you about being too trusting,,, your kindness is wonderful

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome. Take care Marilyn.

[darshu]

I feel this poem because I gone through this.. Wonderful.. Please check my first words and guide me 🙏

[Paul Bell]

Ended relationships, should come with a health warning, unfortunately they don't but for some reason you think you're still in it. Still, out with the old in with the new.

[marilyn 1225]

Paul, thanks for your note of affirmation i just happened to go onto this site... somehow i can not write anymore, and saw your post.. thanks again.

[Relic]

There will always be those that are touchy and sensitive. Sometimes you just have to ignore them if you can. I like the ending here, it says a lot.

[marilyn 1225]

THANKS for reading this, Relic it is now outdated since i appreciate this person so much but we all have to be careful not to insult if possible that is hope you are doing fine love your picture of the tree and sky with its colors thanks Again

[¿]

You spread your feelings so wide on this heart!
Though I've never been through such pain still am scared of "what if"....what if something like that happens to me....
None I've ever seen who hasn't got a soul...so a bit of our mind we should use before hurting someone...
hope you're going well dear Marilyn...Take care :)

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you so much, Tahsin! I hope you are very well.. we all have souls.. and thanks for reading my work, albeit written too quickly, and thanks for your online kindness. m

[¿]

My lovely Marylin, you're very warmly welcome! Be blessed :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my dear friend.
"why hurl insults
when you are so blessed
to have the world
now at your finger tips"
Some people are never content. Thank you Marilyn for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[marilyn 1225]

thanks for reading and agreeing with my feelings.. which are fragile , as all of ours are.. hope you are very well.. thanks again, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure to read your words dear Marilyn. You are welcome.

[Broken Vessel]

I really enjoy reading this because it is relatable to me. Much of my days in college, I'm in a room alone, and while I have learned to embrace the solitude, it makes me wonder why some people aren't so open to getting to know another person, only because they are so situated with those they came to university with, or maybe because I don't live on campus as they do. It's hard to accept, but one must try on top of enduring failure.

[marilyn 1225]

thank you for reading and for your comments here... it can be a lonely situation in college, or in the real world.. sometimes people stay with those whom they feel comfortable with.. or many males just are attracted to those beautiful ones.. popularity is a disgusting word instead it is the heart and soul of the person.that is important . thanks again.. just was so sad when i wrote this that the person i thought was a friend was and is not... acceptance is all in any stage of life.