Being Accepted In India Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Ricocheting bullets of abuse, my heart being used as a
target to hurt and maim me, being strengthened through
life with an intense faith and light of hope.

Searching the world over for love, finding none until
going to India, being accepted totally and completely
by everyone I met there.

Everyone becoming family, accepting me for who I am,
loving me unconditionally, a total stranger being
loved and cared for by everyone.

Asking nothing in return, giving from their hearts
just like I've always done in my life, never expecting
anything in return.

Turning down any reciprocation I tried to give them, a
simple, gentle, brilliant people whom I fell in love
with completely.

Accepting them unconditionally also, wanting to do what-
ever I can for them in the future, finding ways to make
money needed to combat poverty in India.