Hurt

There's a world of hurt out there, all around
us everyday, and to be a part of helping with
the hurt matters. Even though I only collect
data for research at a mental health center,
I meet with people every day who carry such
heavy loads. Sometimes they talk to me,
and I listen, and if I can offer anything
I think helps, I do. But I think mostly, they
just need to be heard.

They don't have to hurt themselves
to see if things are still real--the real is embedded
and it hurts. Still, I am reminded of a song
I'll post. And I think I was meant to do the job
I'm doing, and I hope I've helped in some small way.