Would you...

I wrote this poem and ask every person who reads it to think of it in every interaction you have with another person, especially someone you don't know or who you think doesn't deserve your most kind self: We never truly know the hearts or lives of others. Let your every deed make the other person walk away feeling better. Words are more powerful than a sword:

Would you...

Would you show me more compassion

If you knew how I struggle to go on?

That my life has been completely shattered

And my reason for living is gone?

Would you go out of your way to protect me

And go the extra mile

If you knew my heart is drowning in tears

Behind my make-believe smile?

Would you give me credit for trying

And smiling and pretending I’m okay

If you knew that to get up is so painful

That it hurts just to face every day?

Would you be forgiving of my lapses

In thoughts and words, my friend

If you knew it takes so much extra effort

For my mind to comprehend?

The doctors and ones who’ve been through this

Tell me I must be patient with me

That I have a life-altering sickness

Not different from a disease

But this disease has a cure, that’s good news

I must stay the course and keep trying

And lean on those who love me

I vow I will ‘til the day that I’m dying.

So please stick with me, be patient           

I am getting better, you know

But this is a process, not instant

I’m sorrier than you it’s been slow.

I’m getting stronger  and clearer each day

And there’s love in these words that I choose

That I’m so glad you can’t really understand

Cause I’d hate you to be in my shoes.

Sending so much gratitude to those who have stood by me,  loved and supported me every step of the way. You know who you are and I love you!!!!