Rose & Thorn Poetry

Emotions can sometimes be difficult to navigate. Sometimes when you've already got a lot going on, it makes you more sensitive to even the littlest of things. I wrote about some of the things that make me tempted to snap. These may be some reasons you struggle with being unkind (def. mine), but remember they may also be why someone is unkind to you Trying to be Kind It is hard to be kind when you’re tired… Or when you’re hungry Or lonely Or when you’re scared. It’s hard when you’re frustrated… Or when you’ve had a bad day Or a bad week Or when you’re overwhelmed. It’s hard when you’re stressed… Or when you’re rushed Or forgotten Or when you’re disappointed. It’s hard to be kind when you’re disrespected… Or when you’re expected to be someone’s rescuer Or lifeline Or when you listen to everyone’s problems. It’s hard when you’re depressed… Or when you’re anxious Or feeling ill Or when you’ve had enough of people. It’s hard when you’re overlooked… Or when y...

This poem is the contrasting half of  "Where to Stand" The One That Stays Other people may run away But I’ll be the one that stays. When you get it wrong and try to change But it takes more time than realized For those goals to be attained I’ll be the one who stays. When you have given all you can give And ask for help in return Others may desert you But I’ll be the one who stays. When you’re frustrated with yourself And think you’re undeserving So you push everyone away I’ll be the one that stays. Oh, can’t you see You will always be loved by me I’ll be the one that stays.

This poem is about that confusing feeling in a relationship when you don't know what the other person is thinking. I've seen many people in this place, and I have been here too. It's difficult when there is a lack of honest communication. It can happen in any relationship, leaving you wondering where to stand.   *This poem has a contrasting counterpart The One That Stays Where to Stand I don’t know where we stand, But there was a time my heart was in your hand. You pulled me close then pushed away, Acted sweet then changed your ways. I don’t know where I stand. You became distant but then you complained, That you missed me, Wanted to see me. And acted like nothing changed. I don’t know where to stand. You give me hope that we can be, But then you seem to dislike all that is me. I’m not sure where I should stand. Now I’m left in the in between, Left in the wondering of what you mean. I’m stuck in midair with no where to go-- I’d rather fall than...