Heart of the World

The heart of the world aches today
hurt, violence, distrust, this country's
strength has been misplaced.

I hear the cry of the people sleeping
on the streets at night and see our
Veterans holding cups out for help
in daylight.

I see our children sitting in school hungry
and also sleeping on the street at night 
while the people of the world arguing about
bathroom rights.

Elderly people sit quietly all alone hoping
someone will come by and help them put
their shoes on. Mental illness showing up
every where and people left feeling that
no one cares and feeling all alone.

My heart breaks everyday and I can not 
seem to want to smile like life is okay.
I feel the sorrow of all who care and I back
the ones who everyday find another way
to share.

Is there hope in this human race?
Is there ever going to come a day when
stupidity and arrogance wash away?
Is there any strength left to slow hates 
pace and to the next generation remove
hate and give way to replace it with grace?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 7/20/2016 3:46:00 PM
Dear Sharon, This poem is very poignant, powerful, and quite telling. The message you relate here in "Heart of the World" is truly spot-on. (As you know, I'm a retired U.S. military veteran and I live over here in Germany as an American Expat. I'm aghast at the proliferation of guns in America, the lack of treatment for those with mental problems, and the disrespect for those who are "different" in supposed "civilized society." "Trumpism" won't get my vote!!) Our world is sad too!! 7/FAV!! Gary
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Sharon Gulley
Date: 9/7/2016 12:44:00 PM
Thank you so very much Gary. I have just become fed up with watching our leaders put what matters most on the back burner while putting their personal agendas ahead of everyone and everything else we could be as a strong nation doing. Just heartbroken over it. Thank you for the wonderful comment, Gary. As Always wishing you & Ingrid my best. Sharon : )
Date: 5/17/2016 1:46:00 PM
- Heartbreaking sad ..... world and life is unfair and difficult for many people - Great written, Sharon - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sharon Gulley
Date: 5/17/2016 2:01:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise, for your awesome support. It just breaks my heart to see so much sorrow, suffering and hate.
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