Sensitive

sorenbarrett

You can't carry nitroglycerin on a public bus, too many bumps and jostles

Fine crystal on a dancing floor is bound to end in pieces to be glass fossils

Such people must travel alone, where ere they go, all their life through

Nursing a rabid dog is not a nurturing thing for even a sensitive person to do

Do not try to kiss an oncoming bullet whether from friend or foe

one that does, in their giving, may hurt themselves, even in a magic show

A pushed rope seldom goes where intended, it rarely goes too far

Always moving, a pendulum travels but goes nowhere, unlike a car

To the moon attracted, by meteors distracted, loosing track of the north star

As time unravels in your travels, how far do you have to go to get to where you are?

Either drawn or shed blood, flows in a past of either drought or flood

Without a storm drain, when you pray for rain, you have to deal with the mud

  
 

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  • Friendship

    What a fascinating yet sensitive topic. I have a friend who I wish could gain insight into this! The poem "Sensitive" explores the fragility of sensitive individuals and their interactions with the world, portraying the challenges and dangers they face. It likens their sensitivity to volatile substances and delicate objects that require careful handling, emphasizing the importance of self-preservation and the potential risks involved in emotional vulnerability. Your poem raises awareness about the struggles of sensitive individuals, advocating for understanding and care in a world that often overlooks the fragility of human emotions. It encourages readers to consider the complexity of human experiences and the importance of nurturing sensitivity rather than disregarding it.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you friendship for the review and interpretation. It is most appreciated and valued my friend

      • Friendship

        You're very welcome, my friend.

      • Priya Tomar

        So sensitive ....
        Great poem based on wisdom !

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Priya for your read and most kind words they are appreciated

        • orchidee

          We can't have everything! lol.

          • sorenbarrett

            So right Orchi only what our two hands can hold. thanks so much for the read and comment my friend

          • Lorenz

            Sensitivity must always advance in disguise ...

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks for the read Lorenz and the comment. You are right that is why it keeps getting stepped on, it's unseen

            • Paul Bell

              Sensitive souls don't stand a chance in this manic world.
              In fact, even the strong are thrown under the bus now.
              You can see why mental health is at pandemic levels now.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Paul for your read and understanding. Your encouragement and support are most appreciated

              • Goldfinch60

                In life we learn which way to go soren and hopefully will end in the right place which I seem to have done.

                Andy

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks so much Andy for your read and may you always have that good fortune

                • Aman 12

                  some people must travel alone..isolation is sometimes so necessary.I loved all the metaphors.. one of your best work.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    I thank you very much for your review and understanding words they are deeply appreciated Aman



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