Such is life.

A soft heart wins no prizes.

It just gets swapped down with

frets and afflictions

from other

people challenges.

And at times, you don't even

get thanks for helping them.

I sometimes wish.

I was not attentive

to their needs.

Maybe if I was steadfast

and as hard and cold as a stone,

It would save me from a lot

of heartaches and difficulties.

But the reality is,

that is just not me.

I care deeply.

And can't turn my

back on anyone.

But the last few years have
been pandemonium, to

say the least.

To deal with.

And the day I die.

I hope, I am left in peace.

I don't expect anyone,

to care.

 

I know, my life is worthless.

I realized, that a long time ago.

I just make the best, of what I have.

And that is not much.

I have lived to my older age,

and that is something.

Compared to someother poor souls

in this vast world.

So I am not complaining. Just saying.

At least I have acknowledged.

I have tried my very best at times.

To do all I can for others.

Let alone help myself the best.

I  could along the way of this lives path.

And hopefully, I have still got a few more years in me.

To carry on and grow,

even more as a person.

And help others still.

Even though. I had a bit

of moan above.

But what do you expect

we are  all but human.

And that is a human nature

to moan.

Reviews

[Dave]

Dawn - you devalue yourself much too much. You care , you care for so many and so much one cannot help but to see that in your writing. For all of us there are desperate times, I'm sure you feel as though you've had more than your fair share. When things get really troublesome for me I remember this quote, I don't know where it came from: "And this too shall pass." I admit it doesn't work all the time, but it helps.

Take care - Dave

[Onlyme]

Thanks Dave for your thoughts and kindness. Dawn.

[Crowley]

That first line is a great line and very true in many cases. Although I believe that those are also the best hearts and the most appreciated ones. Being a worrier, I am always told I care too much and that I shouldn't bother. But the thing is, its not something you can turn off, its part of our nature, albeit a hard one to embrace at times, but part of it nonetheless. I would lay my head on your soft heart any day over that of a stonier one....great writing!

[Onlyme]

Thanks Crowley, for your kindness, and thoughts. Dawn.