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Overwhelmed

Now with mass media I can see over there So many disasters The World now can share Numbing our senses With sensory overload Hunger and pestilence I see bombs explode For me to stay sane I have to ignore When it comes to news it's not good anymore I do my best to help Over there and here Will aid reach them Is my underlying fear A drop in a bucket I can't give enough Perhaps I can give A bit more of my stuff How can I be happy Live a life without care When I'm filled with knowledge Of others in despair

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Casarah Nance

Date: 9/15/2015 5:09:00 PM

I can relate to that, at the senior center we did a fundraising drive at the grocery store last week, seems the people who have the least give the most, I do believe understanding is wealthier than riches...hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/15/2015 8:55:00 PM

That is so tru Casarah.

Robin Davis

Date: 10/7/2013 7:57:00 PM

This is deep and intense. Full of truth and honesty. Lets the reader think about the world and what can be done. nice job

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/7/2013 8:17:00 PM

Thanks Robin

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/5/2013 9:08:00 PM

This is a very thought provoking write, Richard. Yes...I do get overwhelmed myself. A better day is coming.....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/7/2013 8:17:00 PM

Yes, thankfully!

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 1/7/2013 12:27:00 AM

World goes rough these days, sad to hear those violence every where which seems to be obvious lately, and now of course already numbing our sense. Great poem, great thought Richard, great penned as always :D - hug, Yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/7/2013 9:39:00 AM

Thanks Yanny, big snowstorm in Kelowna today, I hope it is nicer at home fore you today.

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 1/6/2013 7:07:00 PM

Always think on the good things and seek to impart / Blessings from above that flow from your heart. Enjoyed your poem.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/7/2013 9:39:00 AM

Thanks Jon

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/6/2013 6:57:00 PM

Richard; I love this poem. You are right. I guess we can only do a little bit at a time. This shows that you have a carring heart. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/7/2013 9:40:00 AM

Thanks Lucilla, I see that in you as well.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/6/2013 4:04:00 PM

I think we all feel this way. I was up "too" early as usual, unable to sleep and I actually had this kind of thought in my mind, wondering how God can even care about my little problems when there are so many others suffering more than me? It's so strange to think about it. To think of all those who endured wars and holocausts and wondering why we escape it and how we will act if it comes to us too? A very scary thought.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2013 6:12:00 PM

Fortunately our God is all powerful and yes interested in every aspect our life. No life is comparable. We are living the life we need to live and God says all things will be used for good, even when we don't know what that good is.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 1/6/2013 2:28:00 PM

We all got a case of "sensory overload". I think one is so exposed with so much violence and bad news on t.v. that one starts to tune out and become so deaden with the latest news. We have to watch out though so as not to lose our humanness and our sensitivity. Great write, Richard :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2013 6:16:00 PM

If we stay connected to God's heart the numbness turns to love and action.

Irfana Ali Bhat

Date: 1/6/2013 10:00:00 AM

this is the tragedy of our world....we ignore...if its not about me its of no concern..sadly thats the attitude that defines us....this numbness has snatched humanity from us.....

Irfana Ali Bhat
Date: 1/7/2013 8:08:00 AM

Yes,Richard I agree with u....we hv to start smwhere...each effort counts...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2013 6:15:00 PM

I think people do care, they just feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the problems that exist in the World. Each small thing we do adds up and can have an enormous difference. Like Mother Teresa we can choose to love one person at a time.

David Williams

Date: 1/6/2013 8:19:00 AM

Hi Richard hope you got the new one, this is a sad plight of many of our fellow human's, well said...David

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/6/2013 8:22:00 AM

Thanks David, I will have a look and see.