What if?

Just like a baby wants to be cuddled by momma
Just like a teenager wants to be understood
Just like a wife wants to be loved and a husband cared for,

Sometimes we just want to be reminded that we are important,
that we are loved, that we belong somewhere.
Sometimes we just want a caring heart,
a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on.

But What if all ears are deaf and all hearts are busy?
What if nobody has the time we long for?
What if you find it hard to see that love around you?
What if tears sting your eyes and no one offers a shoulder on which to cry?
What if no one seems to understand the need your heart craves for;
the need to be loved and cared for,

What if worst of all... you are alone?

Life is not a bed of roses, things get ugly before they get pretty.
Sometimes you need to draw the strength from deep within
You need to remind yourself of the motivation of your life,
the inspiration of your actions,... but what if you have none?
                                       
By Nmeli Anene