Anne's Cry for Help Through Writing Poetry

Recently, Anne starting writing, to express her feelings.  She seemed to really enjoy poetry and was able to pain vivid pictures with the words that she wrote.  She wrote 4 poems, and I had asked her to print them off for me so that I could share them.  I had forgotten about them until I found them this morning.  I thought over the next several days I would share them with you so that you could get a glimpse into what she might be going through.  My guess is that others who are hurting are struggling in many similar ways.  May this poem be a reminder to accept all people and to show them the love of Jesus.  You never know what struggles a person might be going through and is just too afraid to share or ask for help!  A challenge is to look for a way to encourage someone today.  You never know who God might bring into your path, that might be crying for help!

Help

I'm scared.

I'm hurt.

I'm looking for a better world.

Help me.

Can anyone hear me?

I'm crying inside.

I'm broken.

I'm pretending to be what I'm not.

See through the veil.

See the real me.

I've got scars.

They are a part of me.

I'm scared of what will happen when people see them.

I'm scared of what will happen when they see the real me.

Is there anyone there?

Can anyone hear me?

Am I alone in the world?

Then a thought comes.

What if....

What if they treat me differently?

Then I remember.

Who cares about the what if's.

Many will worry.

But few will know true happiness.

To end this on a bit more of a positive note, last night I was able to see a picture of Anne on the home's facebook page.  That was very encouraging for me!!