Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

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 September 15, 2015 at 5:09 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 September 15, 2015 at 8:55 PM That is so tru Casarah.

Robin Davis October 7, 2013 at 7:57 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 October 7, 2013 at 8:17 PM Thanks Robin

Eileen Manassian April 5, 2013 at 9:08 PM This is a very thought provoking write, Richard. Yes...I do get overwhelmed myself. A better day is coming..... Richard Lamoureux October 7, 2013 at 8:17 PM Yes, thankfully!

Yanny Widjanarko January 7, 2013 at 12:27 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 January 7, 2013 at 9:39 AM Thanks Yanny, big snowstorm in Kelowna today, I hope it is nicer at home fore you today.

Jon A Cavanaugh January 6, 2013 at 7:07 PM Always think on the good things and seek to impart / Blessings from above that flow from your heart. Enjoyed your poem. Richard Lamoureux January 7, 2013 at 9:39 AM Thanks Jon

Lucilla Carrillo January 6, 2013 at 6:57 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 January 7, 2013 at 9:40 AM Thanks Lucilla, I see that in you as well.

Andrea Dietrich January 6, 2013 at 4:04 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 January 6, 2013 at 6:12 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 January 6, 2013 at 2:28 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 January 6, 2013 at 6:16 PM If we stay connected to God's heart the numbness turns to love and action.

Irfana Ali Bhat January 6, 2013 at 10:00 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 January 7, 2013 at 8:08 AM Yes,Richard I agree with u....we hv to start smwhere...each effort counts... Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2013 at 6:15 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 January 6, 2013 at 8:19 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 January 6, 2013 at 8:22 AM Thanks David, I will have a look and see.