“There are people whose problems are bigger than yours.”
A phrase used to correct the ungrateful
Effective for whomever applies
Damaging for whomever doesn’t
‘Cause your belittling my pain
Making it smaller in comparison
But whether it’s big or small, pain is pain
And not all pain is the same
And not all pain is entirely different
A paper cut is nothing compared to the scars of war
But small things grow
And though some do only whine and complain
Others are trying to seek help
And if you dismiss my pain
That wound deepens in the mentality that no one cares
Homelessness vs. being an orphan; cancer vs. depression
Who are we to compare?
Forget the sad montage that belittles pain
And replace it with this one:
“Everyone hurts
And everyone can heal.”
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PoetryDuring these teen years, I am at the door way between childhood and adulthood. As I take these baby steps, I don't ever want to leave behind pieces of me that I'm discovering, nor should I ever leave behind who I must always be. As I close the door...
