A Fragile Soul

A fragile soul struggles
Giving all it has to survive
To not be torn apart
As hate spreads across the globe
It prays to never lose its ability to love

Such suffering is seen everywhere it looks
Rape, greed, murder, war, violence, pain, death
So many people knock others down
Having no regard for other's feelings
Meeting their own needs is all that matters

How can one not be skeptical
Not become jaded and hide their heart away?
It's a struggle every single day
Listening to the news
Hearing about more and more tragedies

But the soul still pursues the light
Pulling back the curtains of despair
It sees healing, helping, joy, hope, compassion, love
There are many people who care for others
Who seek peace, who practice what they preach

As the soul has aged
It's found it's not as fragile as it once thought
Through the darkness, it's found light
Found its strength through weakness
And despite the hate it sees, its also known friendship and love