Wow, how did I miss this one...I don't know, but I'm glad that I stumbled upon it...you've penned a write that speaks to the hearts of many, you've said so much within the lines of this poem. For it is our christian duty to pray for all of those which you have mentioned above...I feel is a powerful write with much heart in it...well done my friend!
Blesings,
Joyce B.

It is people like you that make the difference in this world. God Bless you, love Holly

Wow! Linda, you have touched me deeply with your beautifully expressed observations. I also occasionally sink into a quagmire of dark helplessness that the light cannot reach, so the images and despair you conjure penetetrate me to my core.

We all need reminding though that dark though our thoughts may be, reflecting as they do the misery we have conjured for ourselves, there is real beauty and laughter out there (and indeed, within).

I'd like to see you writing a mirror of this poem, a work that delights in the light and joy of life. If it has even ten percent of the quality of this poem, it could lift the spirits of many.

God Bless,

Keith

We should all feel the same as you do Linda.
Too many of us only think of ourselves
like someone I live with.
Thanks for sharing...

If we could reverse a lot of those situations, what a world we'd have! Good job. Thanks for sharing.

This oozes love Linda...Bravo

Walt

There are so many sad situations and reasons out there to be unhappy and hurting and you with such a reality check of a poem give us a chance to see how fortunate we are and perhaps look at how we can ease the hurt of others. thank you LInda as always your heart shines through.
hugs
Fee

There is real conviction in this poem. Great job!

Heartwarming...to know there as still someone out there who Care!!

God love Those who Care!!

Love Tinka

I am glad you feel, Linda; more people need to! Keep writing and keep praying!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Thank God, someone feels, Linda. If more would, this world would be a much better place. Keep feeling, keep writing/righting!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

I cannot stop the tears as I read truth, the stark reality you have penned in rhyme. I "feel" the sorrow too. Let us not only feel but, try to lend a helping hand when and where we can. This is a lovely heart wrenching piece of poetry and I'm glad I stopped by here today. Well said!
~Butch Howard

If only many more, felt like you.

To feel for others is to spread goodnes in a world that's being covered with sefishness.
Great write.
Georg

I too feel as you have written in each line. I thank you for sharing and caring, you are a wonderful person Linda and I am so glad I read your site. Thank you.

Rose

You are very empathetic today. Whenever we are like this, we always feel so much for the others, but it's good that we are empathetic.

Wonderful write, Linda!!!

Sandie May Angel :o)