Compassion

Over the past few weeks, it occurred to me that I was becoming numb to suffering around me. It’s not that I did not care, but I found it increasingly difficult to empathize. All my life I have been a very empathetic person, so I was concerned. Very recently, I gave it some serious thought …

Denial

Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com I saw, I knew Pretended not to Felt it was better left Unsaid Time passed Further sightings More reasons to fear Kept hoping Some things will change Eventually  It's easier sometimes to believe in conceivably  Finally though; the charade must end At some point, we must face the actuality  …

Sleepwalker

I was sleepwalking  Doing what was expected Trying always to please Believing what I wanted to see Daydreaming about a fantasy  Drifting, floating….eyes shut Imagining a non-existent reality Alas, the dreams are over  I am now wide awake Copyright © 2022 (Author: Hello – From My Viewpoint). All Rights reserved.

September

***August was such a terrible month for me this year, I am happy to bid it farewell. It is worth saying hello again to a poem I wrote last year. September, I am so happy to welcome you.*** Once again, here you are...September Sometimes I love you Then, at times, I don’t You signify so …