DO YOU LISTEN?

Did you know that just by
Listening to someone who
Is depressed or in despair
You could save a life or two?

No one really wants to
Have someone pour out
All their problems and pain,
They don't want to know what it's about.

They simply think the people
Who are depressed are
Whiners or complainers who want
To be seen as victims.  They're wrong by far.

People just want someone to listen,
To actually HEAR and understand.
Not be there for a moment--then
Stay away and never come again.

Some people can't deal with that,
And so they distance themselves
From the ones depressed.  Promising
Things they cannot do--you're in a jar on the shelf.

Some, but not all can feel so depressed
And alone, they feel they have no one to
Talk to who understands their pain and sadness-
They feel committing suicide is all they can do.

People can be cruel sometimes--some on
Purpose and some not.  Either way,
The hurt still feels the same.  No one wants
To bring others down, they just want to be okay.

God is the only one who sees, hears, and
Feels your pain.  You don't have to die
To talk to Him--He's right beside you
Ready and waiting to help everyday.

Listen and HEAR someone who is in
Pain.  It  might be the best thing you
Ever do for someone.