Pain

You might have a sore knee, or a small cut, but you know not of pain. 

Those who know of pain have not only had a sore knee, but they have seen others in more pain than them. 

Those who know pain have watched someone who is loved dearly pass on or those who suffer from natural disasters.

The people who are homeless, those are the people who know pain. 

Before you say how painful your knee is, or that small paper cut wont stop bleeding, think of those who know pain. 

Reviews

[Alexander Loux]

This is lovely. I'm not sure if i would actually call it a poem, but it has the poem feel to it. It really makes you think about your life much better. Well done.

[Hello, Goodbye]

interesting musings here..

[Call Me Blu]

Very nice. Like your use of pain, not used in every sentence, but still there.

[Gone]

This has been well thought out. I agree with every sentiment. Having battled dyslexia, lost a finger tip in a crush injury, broken bones, been beaten, grieved for grandparents, parents, a brother and friends. Having been homeless, unloved, rejected, addicted, bullied and sexually abused. Having visited a shanti town, Gypsies in Kossova and working with the disadvantaged. I think that I have some understanding of pain. However nothing compares to the pain and anger I feel when I see a child hungry, unwashed, unloved, beaten, bullied, rejected or abused. After reading your poem, I wonder how I could whine about my stupid toothache! Thank you for helping me put things into perspective.