God
You love
My eccentricity
Where I
Gravitate
Towards
Nicks and Taylor
No bubblegum pop
Where I keep
Loving those
Who don’t return
The favor
So easy
To hate
What we don’t like
Myself included
Have to let
You rid me
Of my biases
MLK Jr
Said hate
Was too big
A burden to bear
When will
We learn
You know
My dreams
But right now
You want my soul
Before the world
Crushes it
Glory
Records
To be remembered
And yet
Everything
With time
Is eclipsed
Broken
Waiting
To be conquered
Cerebral Palsy
Forces me
To live
In reality
One that
Isn’t pretty
Or forgiving
Yet acceptance
Of the
Immense privilege
I have
That you provide
Kindness
In unexpected ways
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ReplyDeleteKindness happens so many times when we least expect it or don't feel deserving of it. Let us all love each other well!
ReplyDeleteHate is too big a burden to bear! Such wise words.
ReplyDeleteKindness is one of the most important gift you can do to others!
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Amen
ReplyDeleteYou never fail to astonish me with the beauty of your words or the beauty of your soul. Thank you for always being a light for me my dear friend <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your reflections in your poetry.
Life gives us many burdens to carry.
But as MLK Jr said- Hate is to big a burden to carry.
I love that quote.
We all have our burdens. We cannot choose them.
But we can choose not to remain in empty hate.
We can choose to love and open our heart.
Have a blessed weekend!
Very nice.
ReplyDeleteSuch a raw and powerful reflection on life, love, and self-acceptance. The poem beautifully captures the struggle of embracing one's uniqueness, the pain of unreciprocated love, and the ongoing battle with personal biases. The mention of figures like MLK Jr. and the profound insight about hate as a burden resonate deeply, urging us to seek kindness and understanding, both from others and ourselves. The honest acknowledgment of living with cerebral palsy and finding strength and privilege in unexpected places is truly moving.
ReplyDeleteThese words are so true, sad and yet hopeful because of the Love we know we have from our Heavenly Father.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Wow, this is so beautifully written! Beautiful poem 💖
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Yes, He always provides kindness to us. Keep loving, my friend, even when people don't. I was thinking about that just yesterday. That is what the world is missing.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
I always enjoy reading your words.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Cerebral Palsy "Isn't forgiving" but you sure are. your words raise people up. You do know that I hope.
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