Too Sensitive

J M Lennox on Dec 22, 2011

A gentle hearted soul, sentient, angel, or possibly – all in one!

They say you are too sensitive

Labelled from life’s start

Attempts to fool your mind

To harden a gentle heart

The pain you feel, of others

Tears you cry for human shame

It tears your soul to pieces

How can it ever be the same?

Forsaken barriers of protection

For the sake of empathy

Vulnerable and defenceless

Like a dove upon a stormy sea

Because you cannot, but love

Dry a tearstained face

Mend a broken spirit

Help others find their place

You hear it, not from words

Nor see it, with human sight

It comes to you, in feelings

An intangible, invisible light

Craving peace and well-being

The essence of the good in all

To keep you nourished, strong

So you can give – yet more…

You’re an angel sent from above

To bring hope to humankind

You are not – too sensitive

You are a precious friend of mine!

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Comments (11)

Christine Ramsay on Dec 22, 2011
This is an outstanding piece of poetry, Janette.You really are atalented poet.
Val Mills on Dec 22, 2011
This is so beautiful Janette – look forward to reading more of your poetry.
Lady Sunshine on Dec 22, 2011
I know someone considered “too sensitive.” Lovely write. Hope you’ll write more poems in the coming year.
J M Lennox on Dec 23, 2011
Thank you very much Christine, Val and Lady Sunshine.
Yvhes P. on Dec 23, 2011
such a lovely poem. I loved reading it.
monica55 on Dec 23, 2011
This is very beautiful Jannette. It reminds me of myself, and the character “Jane” from Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyere And I’m absolutely sure that you are that way too, otherwise you couldn’t have written it. Well done.
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Brent Weaver on Dec 24, 2011
A beautiful piece of art Janette; it his my heart for I have been told my entire life that I am too sensitive, caring too much, and yet can not be anything but what God made me to be. It some ways it has cause some heartaches – but, as an adult I realize that I have a job to do. Thank you again, you hit my heart and I thank you.
ittech on Dec 25, 2011
very nice thanks
J M Lennox on Dec 27, 2011
Your comments are so very much appreciated.
girishpuri on Dec 29, 2011
very deep , i am touched
yes me on Jan 3, 2012
This is a lovely poem of a very deep sort… with great insight, and message… again please write more of your poetry, and share the great talent your are, this one is a beaut! cheers Jan

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