By Your Side

I walk with you in Gaza
I walk with you in Ukraine
I walk with you in Minneapolis

I am weary, and still I walk

Some day, I shall be but a shadow
And my footsteps but dust

And yet, I walk
So very much further to go

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Personification of compassion and empathy in our current world

Style/Type: Free verse

Editing Stage: Not actively editing

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

Candlewitch

2 months 2 weeks ago

Dear Lady,

such a weary poem... I feel the pain and frustration you have mapped out without pointing a finger of blame. I lived my formative years in Minneapolis Mn.

much needed (((Hugs))) Cat

Lavender

2 months 2 weeks ago

Hello, Cat,

It seems the best one can do is to imagine oneself in the same shoes and walk along.

Thank you for reading! I always appreciate your comments

John Leslie O'Kelley

2 months 2 weeks ago

We all have a walk to make back home, but where we end up depends on His heart more than ours, because of His knowing and loving arms and eyes! If you get tired of the journey just take a break, sit and reflect on the goodness that you create!

Lavender

2 months 2 weeks ago

Hello, John,

Thank you so much for reading and sharing your tender thoughts!

Wallyroo92

2 months 1 week ago

By Your Side

Thank you for sharing this uplifting piece. Many of us stand with folks who are being oppressed. The world seems to be lacking empathy and love, maybe us poets will need to scream for those whose voices are being silenced.