They look so serene sitting straight, hands slightly clenched, gently laying in their lap.
The cadence of their voice is slow, even, steady, and clear.
The conversation flows.
But when you look into their eyes
the pain of hidden burdens echoes from the windows
of their soul.
You lock in, trying to console the dark, deep pain
that oozes quietly, insidiously trying to erode
their dreams of tomorrow.
Giving comfort with a nod, and a gentle smile,
mirroring a silent acceptance of who they are.
Reassuring them that they are seen
and letting them know that as time passes
it will be okay, that they are okay.
Please don’t turn away; look deep
see and respectfully acknowledge
the pain in someone else’s eyes.
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Thank you for reading my memoir, Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
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Your words have great impact. The way they’re strung together touches my heart. Thank you for sharing!
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Welcome 😊
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Beautifully written . Nice composition 👌
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Thank You! 😊
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This is beautiful. ❤
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Thank You! I hear you and see you in your words. ❤️
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I try so hard to do this with others because it is something I painfully live without. This was beautifully written.
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Thank You so much for your comment. “Everyone deserves to be acknowledged, even if their situation makes us uncomfortable.” Beautifully written. ❤️
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‘Reassuring them that they are seen’…this is such an important gesture that so many fail to offer to those who are obviously suffering. It pains me to see others ignored. Everyone deserves to be acknowledged, even if their situation makes us uncomfortable. Thank you for a lovely, powerful poem.
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Thank You! 😊
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Thoughtful and beautiful
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Thank You! I totally agree with you. ❤️
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Beautiful. We so need more empathy in this world.
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Thats good that it didnt make you upset.
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Yes, sometimes those sad eyes are unmistakable! ❤️
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The man’s request made me think.
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Ohhhh…hmmmm, how did that make you feel? That could have gone either way. ❤️
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sad eyes. they are the easier to spot. there’s this – quality to sadness that makes it so distinguishable. they can laugh, talk and act serene, but sad eyes are unmistakable.
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Reminds me of my Smile blog where I described how a stranger approached and told me to “Smile”.
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Thank You! 😊 Yeah its sometimes really hard to go there and still keep a safe boundary. It’s a tricky dance sometimes, isn’t it?!
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Yeah. For sure! ❤️
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So hard to do. My empathy is overwhelming most… No way to make the hurt go away, except be there for someone. Your mind screaming at you, “It’s not enough… DO SOMETHING”.
I loved your poem… It’s beautiful and very caring.
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It can be torture being an empathetic person at times x
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