Gray Skies

by papa55mike

gray clouds hurl themselves along through the darkening sky

carrying with them a violent wind and hope for needed rain

people with little cars putter along beneath the scurrying clouds

they hurry themselves along to find something they don't need

with their eyes so fixed on the task and the mountainous roads ahead

they miss the pleading eyes of the needy souls surrounding them

the young boy with a bleeding lip

beaten up by his bullies again

what's the use of living?

a teenage girl full of secrets,

raped, pregnant, and nowhere to turn

can I have this baby?

the mother with deep pain in her eyes,

trying to hide her drinking

how do I explain if they ever found out?

a man full of bitterness

after being "caught" in adultery

will the whole truth be revealed?

we spend our time gossiping about every situation

but would never lift a finger to help any of them

compassion and empathy are interesting words

we throw them around without knowing their meaning

in a world today that's incredibly selfish

may we take the time to learn from these words

be kind and compassionate to one another

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The picture is of a wall cloud that came through a while back. Wicked winds behind it!
Many thanks for stopping by to read.
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

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