Day 18 of The 100 Day Poetry Project

 Day 18 of The 100 Day Poetry Project

I am a highly sensitive individual and an empath and sometimes I struggle with this because it's very hard to be a deeply feeling person in a world that doesn't value vulnerability, deep feeling, and emotions. I hold myself back, I stay quiet, I protect my heart from harm because it is so often hurt by others in pain who lash out.

I originally wrote this poem today about myself and changed it to reflect the many sensitive people in the world who like me struggle with showing the world who we truly are. If you see yourself in this poem please know your sensitivity is your greatest gift to the world.