In a cruel and heartless world we reside,
where everyone suffers, with no place to hide.
The kind-hearted, the brave, the gentle souls,
all victims of a world that takes its toll.

There's no shame in being shattered and torn,
for pain is a path that many have borne.
I, like many others, know the depths of despair,
where the world inflicts wounds, leaving us bare.

Even with family and friends by your side,
you may feel out of place, unwanted, denied.
Gather the broken fragments that remain,
and begin rebuilding, breaking free from the chain.

Do not let the world defeat your spirit,
guide and support those who are near their limit.
Together, let us rise and extend our hand,
to those whom the world has failed to understand.

You are not alone in your struggle and strife,
others have felt the anguish, the battle for life.
Let us rebuild our shattered souls anew,
finding strength in our wounds, in all that we've been through.

For it is through our scars that we gain might,
illuminating the darkness, shining so bright.
Embrace your brokenness, wear it with pride,
for it is a testament to the battles you've defied.

In this vast world of pain and despair,
let us be beacons of hope, showing we care.
For in helping others, we heal our own wounds,
and create a world where love and compassion abound.
© Arvin Ramirez