That Which is Invisible?

That Which is Invisible? By Melissa Wiertz, United Workers, Maryland

Do you see the person Who is dealing with mental illness? Do you know the person Who hurts to walk? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who cannot afford to buy groceries? Do you know the person Who needs to get medication but can’t? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who needs to take each step carefully? Do you know the person Who needs help with housing? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who is struggling to survive? Do you know the person Who is hurting more than they show the world? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who wants to walk without pain? Do you know the person Who barely made it through the day? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who barely makes ends meet? Do you know the person Who cannot find the silver lining? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who cannot hear what you say? Do you know the person Who doesn’t know how to tell you what is wrong? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who wants to cry because their children are going without? Do you know the person Who cannot find words for what they need? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who cannot read and write? Do you know the person Who has no voice? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who was refused healthcare? Do you know the person Who was told there was no hope? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who was just given 2 weeks to move? Do you know the person Who was told they have cancer? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who was falsely charged for something they didn’t do? Do you know the person Who cannot see the world around them? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who needs special food they cannot afford? Do you know the person Who was told they make too much? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who cannot get out of bed everyday? Do you know the person Who needs a reason to keep going? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who is too tired to keep going? Do you know the person Who is in too much pain to move? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who looks up to the wrong person? Do you know the person Who has their thoughts racing faster than Nascar? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who is so cold their teeth rattle? Do you know the person Who lives in the elements? Do you see that which is invisible?

Do you see the person Who cannot go another step? Do you know the person Who cannot cry another tear? Do you see that which is invisible?