Try a little tenderness…
The world grows harsh and cold
with every click and tick
of tech and clock and sands
slipping through our hands
fall to the ground
without a sound
no whimper
no moan
alone
trampled by the cruel heel of Apathy..
the Forgotten
Cheryl KP
copyright words and image 2019
Hi Cheryl. I felt your poem.
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Thanks Peter. My heart is breaking for life.
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I’m not sure which is more beautiful, Cheryl, the flower or your lovely words. So true…
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Thank you Dan. Nature can teach us so much.
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That made me want to weep because it’s true. Beautifully said.
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Thanks Pam. I fight the urge to weep every day.
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