Poem

Lord my heart aches for the burdens of others.

I try and exhibit your love, but I am worn thin Lord. Why me?

People express their struggles to me Lord, but where can I also share my own?

I am tired of striving to be like you Lord. All these others do me wrong and I try and do what is kind and righteous.

I hold my tongue when I want to gossip about others, knowing they are having loose lips about me.

I try and exhibit your steadfast love to those around me, but I am abandoned by them on a whim.

My resentment builds Lord. I question myself when I falter, I gossip, I feel disdain for my neighbor.

Please reveal to me my own wrongdoings my God. My heart is heavy from the cross you ask me to carry daily.

Please help me and stay close, I am so tired Lord.