Mirror Mirror On The Wall...

Definitely not a fairy tale

Mirror mirror on the wall

Who must hurt most of all?

The child who in the corner sits

bleeding  from

his fathers hits

or the teenage girl

hurt and used

or the wife in denial

of being abused

what about the homeless

who live on the street

with nowhere to go

and nothing to eat

or the elderly people

who all alone die

with no one to wipe

the tears from their eyes

So mirror mirror

please answer me...

Why must they hurt?

is the answer

I seek.

Reviews

[Matching Socks]

Well...
I'd love to give you the politically correct and socially acceptable response and say that it is God's will, The Lord tests us from time to time, but that would be a load of BS.
I really adore your little poem Luis, it stirs the heart and makes us ask why, but there is no simple answer.
Let us ask instead, what can we do?

[Luissanto]

Thank You for your powerful and insightful words, they always challenge me
to look deeper into my work and into my heart. Your words inspire me not just
to be a better writer, but also a better man... And you're right, instead of focusing
on the why, we should be focusing on the what. What can we do to help those
who are hurting?

[Matching Socks]

Luis, I think you have a big heart and I think you do your part just by making us think. :)

[Frieda P]

Definitely not a fairy tale....I love how this one is in your face, wake up and smell the coffee kind of thing that gets the blood boiling and puts the nerves in knots....if you give two shytes that is...no answers here....affecting poetry, powerful stuff Luis.

[Luissanto]

Your heart and your writing inspire so many and changes lives. I know this
to be true... because its help change mine. You are truly a great writer and
an inspiration.

[Frieda P]

You're too kind Luis, you've put a gentle smile on my heart....it's always a pleasure to read your words....

[AprilRN1210]

If only more people took the time to look, to care, to speak out, to speak up, to lend a hand, to extend their heart, there would be less suffering.. But it is easier to turn a blind eye, to continue on your normal everyday, selfish lives, ignoring the pain and struggles of others than it is to CARE.. I love that you seek answers to this question... I may not know the answer, and refuse to believe that it is God's will that people must suffer, I do know this, however: I do what I can with what I have to help those I can.. I don't go around with blinders on to the pain of others, and I open my heart to those in need.. Very beautiful write which shows us the depths of emotion and light contained in your diverse soul.. the tone, the emotion, the flow, the construction, and the word choice are exquisite as usual.. well done..

[Luissanto]

There are no words that I can say that would adequately describe how I
feel about how your words inspire me... So I will just say Thanks.

[AprilRN1210]

then I will just simply say, You're welcome:)

[Wynter Page]

No, it is definitely not like the fairy tale.
This is so thought-provoking and tragically beautiful with the rhyming, it makes sure to hammer itself in my mind.

[Luissanto]

Beautiful words from a beautiful soul, Thank You, it is an honor to be read and
reviewed by a such a gifted writer such as yourself.

[Wynter Page]

Oh you're welcome, it's such an honor to be able to read your amazing writing!

[❀ Gabriela ..]

Great poem, very thought provoking! I tend to think it's that people are completely lacking in compassion for each other. It's a sad fact that we can often be apathetic to another's suffering. Nicely written!

[Luissanto]

Thank You for your powerful insight...

[Luissanto]

Your words are truly a blessing...

[❀ Gabriela ❀]

You're most welcome! Glad I could brighten your day! :)

[Eve Ola]

aaah its greatttt i really really enjoyed. painful write but its wonderful. welldone

[Luissanto]

Your beautiful words always bring me inspiration...

[Eve Ola]

my pleasure always :)