A Heart That Cares

It is hard not to worry
About things that we can't change
Worrying solves nothing
It makes us feel deranged.

Deranged and deluded
Defeated and glum,
Worrying solves nothing,
Although it's easier for some,

Not to concern themselves
Regarding the problems of others,
Their self-interest is not shared,
With any sisters or brothers.

Why do some of us worry
When worrying gets us nowhere,
It's tough not to do this,
If you have a heart that cares.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Leffanta Avatar
July 8, 2022 at 7:05 PM
Easy! Murphy's Law! Thoughts are things, so keep your mind off what you don't want to happen! As we see on Soup, many have the mindset to consider everything bad that could happen, and it does! Aloha!
Hawkins Avatar
July 8, 2022 at 7:36 PM
G'Day, Rico, I agree with you up to a point, Rico, But when worries pile up and multiply to the extent that they show no sign of improvement, It gives m reason for concern. ( not worrying for worries sake) Take care, Shirley.
Kyser Avatar
July 8, 2022 at 6:50 PM
Be not anxious Easily said Matthew 6 Often read
Hawkins Avatar
July 8, 2022 at 7:40 PM
Thank you for your kind comment, Jeff. I agree. Easier said than done in most cases, I hope you are having a pleasant weekend.
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