What Is It That You Need Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Don't dedicate.
Your back to carry a load.
Remove it.
Let it go.
Give up old burdens.
What is it that you need.
To have proven to others to show.
Stop seeking sorrows sought.
You buy then regret you bought.
Open up those eyes wide.
From where or who,
Did you learn that lesson taught.

Open up your eyes wide.
Who sowed those seeds today you reap.
Maybe it's just you,
That has a knack for packing worries.
To collect.
And attract.
As you satisfied your need for feedback.
Look around.
You're not the only one,
Claiming you want and wish for change.
But there's something more on your mind.
Than that.
Keeping it occupied and distracted.

What is it that you need.
Love.
And,
What is it that you need.
Confidence.
What is it that you need empathy.
Shown from another to keep you pleased.

What is it that you need.
Hope.
What is it that you need.
Faith.
With is it that you need.
Advice.
You and I both know you won't take.

Open up your eyes wide.
Stop seeking sorrows sought.
You've got a knack for that.
And you love it.

What is it that you need.
Confidence.
What is it that you need.
What is it that you need.
What is it that you need.
Faith.
Hoping to protect yourself,
From more heartbreak.
What is it that you need.
A hug.
What is it that you need.
Shown you are loved.
What is it that you need.
What is it that you need.
What is it that you need.
Besides refusing to believe,
And accept...
Whatever is true about you.