Worthless

Why?

Why do you

why do I

believe that we are not worthy?

Worthy

Of love

of happiness

of kindness by others.

We shun

spurn

destroy

rather than allow others close.

Easier

to not feel

to act the fool

shy behind a confident mask.

Tears

falling drop drop

head turned aside

ignoring the gnawing pain

that resides deep in out hearts.

Trust

reaching out

admitting need

want to be held

struggling to find the words.

Why?

I want to be found worthy.

I want to be found to love.

I want the happiness

that should be mine.

©Jay-lyn Doerksen

July 9/18