MONOMAD And Monochrome Monday - Two For One
Happy Monday my friends
This is my combined post for the June 3rd #monomad challenge as well as #monochromemonday
The rules for the #monomad challenge by @monochromes can be found here
To see the guidelines about #monochromemonday by @old-guy-photos jump on the bus here
You wanna say that I'm mean
But you haven't seen what I've seen
I've been through some things
You wanna see what I've been through?
Walk a mile in my shoes
And maybe, just maybe
You would understand
Why I keep myself guarded
And won't let anyone in
Because every time i do,
I get hurt, this is true
And I try not to care,
Care about all my despairs
But there's only so much you can suppress
Until it comes back to depress
Depress you
Depress me
Depress the world in which we sleep
So when you wanna judge me
Take a minute and look and see
See the pain I've hidden deep in my eyes
Look at the dry stains of tears from my cries
LOOK AND SEE ME
See me for who i am
Who i was
And who i wanna be
So when you walk a mile in my shoes and still wanna judge me
Remember, just remember
That i was deceived betrayed and hurt in so many ways
That you wouldn't be able to imagine how many days
I cried and cried for release of this pain
The pain i felt for 16 years
The pain that brought emptiness after endless tears
So go ahead
Walk a mile in my shoes
Look and see the error of you calling me a fool
Because i was never a fool
Just crazy enough to believe in you
While you talked behind my back
Said i was this and that
But you didn't understand
The pain i was in
You didn't understand the decisions i made
You didn't understand my life was a maze
Because you didn't understand me
And that's because you couldn't see
See the tears that so effortlessly fell when i was alone
See all the things i ran from and why i tried to get back to the safety of my home
Because home was where i belonged
Home was my comfort zone
If only i knew where home was then maybe I wouldn't have went through the things i went through
Or maybe i wouldn't be as mean as YOU
Say i am
But i don't blame you for not wanting to walk a mile in my shoes
Because what I've been through
I wish on no one, not even you
So never mind don't walk a mile in my shoes
And you can judge me how you want to
Because as far as I'm concerned
I know what I've been through
And I know you
Wouldn't even be able to handle the trials I continually go through
Don't feel the pain that tried to make me go insane because it only brings more scars and more pain
So go judge me, i don't care because what you say about me wont make me lame
It makes me stronger than i was before the pain
Do what you want
Say what you will
Just don't walk a mile in my shoes because
Walking a mile in my shoes
Would be the worst thing for you to do
It will leave you lost if you are not prepared to do
Do what needs to be done to overcome
Overcome the tears fears and peers
That tried to break me down for 16 years
So go ahead do you but
Do Not
I Repeat
Do Not
Walk a mile in my shoes because it will only cause a greater struggle within you
For my shoes are custom made for me
And you can't handle the things i see.
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I was laying on the floor the other night... trying to stretch my legs out; seems to help just a "little" bit when my #MultipleSclerosis is trying to have its way. I looked over, and saw my cane, leaned up against my Converse tennies... I don't know, it just seemed like a perfect shot, for this Poem I found. Some of the emotion in this poem I can really feel...don't think I am upset with any of you...that's not the case. I just want everyone to understand...
Someone...
... is always going through "something"... rather than judging, or coming to conclusions. Ask them if they are ok... show them some empathy... who knows... it could make their day, or...it could save their life...
Keep the smiles going, my friends; I know its just Monday, but before you know it, the weekend will be here!! As always, I truly appreciate you taking the time to stop in, and read my posts. Don't forget about the @heyhaveyamet #contest going on... you can check that out right here
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that is such a great shot to go with that poem, and the poem says so much as does the p[hoto, I agree fully with your sentiment sin this post, you can never know what another person is feeling but you can show them support and empathy
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@tattoodjay... Thank you, my friend...the poem seemed to really go with the photo...yes. Support and empathy... things that have been lost or forgotten... like a handshake or a "thank you"... lost art it seems. My other half and I get teased all the time... we like to watch The Waltons or old John Wayne movies; things were different in those days, and the TV shows showed this. No way would I think of picking up a stranger that was hitch-hicking nowadays. That is seperate, in my opinion, from empathy and support. We should help each other, but also use our heads; cant help anyone...if you are killed.
Anyway...
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Yes times have sure changed, Chivalry is a thing of the past for so many people its sad to say
Yes one has to balance up good deeds and common sense like you say you cant help anyone if your not here anymore
The old shows had such a nicer story to them about what is good and I too occasionally will watch them,
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OMG chills all over!! stunning work hun, you can never know , how a person is feeling or what they been throw.. be empathic to othesr and they might invite you to their world, if so, be greatful for that
Why thank you, my friend...
no... you can never "truly know" what someone is going through. It takes time, patience, and respect... then, as you say... if they feel you are genuine, they "might" let you see a glimpse of their world. So many times I have tried to help people... you know the saying:
Better to have tried, regardless, than not at all. Hope this finds you well, and you aren't too busy with your day to day living. Thank you for popping in my friend!!
and should you actually have that info??? Its not your fight, all thats needed is you actually being there for them :)
Hm noo is that a saying? woow, you took me to class today ;) :P
Aww alwasy better to trie noooo matter what! Full tilt :D
It was thansk for doing it , have a fab day & il seeee YoUuu soon :D
Epic photo, such an awesome angle and the converse vs golf club works perfectly
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Oh man... I love you brother!! That golf club is my cane!! Still, appreciate the love and comment. That is one of those Hurrycanes... supposed to stand up when you let go, but doesn't always work! To me, it was the combination of my Connies... mixed with the cane...Yin and Yang if you will? Anyway...
Thank you for taking the time to stop by... you know a golf club could be handy...help me walk, AND get a hole-in-one!! HAha... Later brother!