Poetry for people who could use a little kindness

How Many Times?

How many times
have I repeated the same words
to an empty room
to feel like someone’s listening?

How many times
have I made the same arguments
to someone who isn’t there
to feel like someone cares?

How many times
have I devised a different way
to express an idea
to feel like others will listen?

How many times
will I walk the same path
until I finally stand up
and start to speak?

#Poetry #Courage #Loneliness

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