Hurting People

Daily we cross the paths
Of those that carry such a burden
That causes them grief
One can see the pain
And the load that they carry
Yet
We pass them by
As we scurry along
We have much to do
And no time for those that hurt
No time to offer help
Or a thoughtful word
Yet they reach out
Even ask for help
We feel we have enough
Of our own to deal with
How can we help another
How can we
We have no time
To care for ourselves
Let alone someone
With a burden
Yet, we may be in that same place
Where they now stand
We may be there
One day
And will there be someone that cares
Someone that will offer help
As we sink deeper and deeper
Into our burdens
Is there anyone that really cares
I know of One
I know of One
That will take all my burdens
And give me freedom
Yes, I know of One

Gail Adams May 31/11