Sensitive

Living as a sensitive

Swift movements scare away the sensitive
tears falling from my eyes leaving hidden messages
overwhelming feeling of rejection and shame
what if I'm just too much, should I be ashamed?
this person that I am, I feel so deeply
do I scare people off with my level of intensity
loneliness is the only feeling I have when I'm not numb
feeling like I'll never fit in, the darkness will succumb
there has to be a reason that I'm met with blank stares
every time I try and it's not welcome my heart continues to tear
shreds of muscle and tendons scattered along the floor
if I rip my heart out, will I feel anymore?
I'll wander around in the world, with a black hole in my chest
it'll leave a void, it'll leave a mess
I won't hurt
I won't feel
I won't be rejected
I'll be like the other people
I'll be less sensitive

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You can't help the way you are. There are many very unsensitive and uncaring souls out there. Celebrate the fact that you aren't one of them. Sensitive people are more likely to be considerate of other people and their feelings. Good to read you.

Chris

[beauitifulybroken]

Thank you for accepting my vulnerability. I appreciate you leaving such a sweet and encouraging comment. ✨✨

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I myself have been called overly sensitive. And when I try to deny it I start to cry lol there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a sensitive kind heart. Honestly, I think most writers do because we see the world differently then most people. If you don't care then your not being honest to your art. Be proud in sensitivity, wear it like a badge of honor. The best writings come from those who care. Empathy is one of our greatest virtues as human beings. Thank you for sharing your poem.

[beauitifulybroken]

Thank you for the kind words and the support. It means a lot. I have to agree, I think being sensitive is a superpower. Sometimes it just hurts and is lonely.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

You are right it does hurt and is lonely. But some of the most beautiful art has come from the most sensitive souls. Because they suffer for their art and create the most beautiful things from it. Especially some of the great writers. Never let it control you though and use it to your advantage. Create work from it that many can not because they lack the sensitivity to the the beauty in the world around them. And that only a sensitive heart can see and express in writing about that beauty.

[beauitifulybroken]

What a beautiful way to see it, you are absolutely right. Even though it hurts and is lonely at times, I don’t think I would change my story or the experiences I’ve been dealt. It’s gotten me where I am now, and I’ve come to realize I’m not necessarily meant to blend in, but stand out and help people. That’s truly the best gift you could ask for. :)