Across The Sea Poem by S.W. Clark

Trying to look across the sea
to imagine what lies afar.
Is like hoping for others what will never be
or touching a shining star.
You can never bear another's pain,
or feel another's sorrow.
And though you try again and again,
you will never possess their tomorrows.
Give until your heart is blue
and your feet can walk no more.
Give but know that it is not you
who must carry this burden for.
You can leave if you want when things get tough
but they
are here to stay.
You can give up when you had enough
but who has the price to pay?
No one is asking for your haughty pity,
or for money to cure all strife,
but just respect and a little concern
for those crossing the sea of life.