Vulnerable

 We all are vulnerable, 

from our own actions,

some more prone than others,

depending on different situations. 

Our innocence makes us vulnerable, 

being unaware of the outside world,

seeking goodness, we trust too easily, 

and taken advantage of.

Our naivity makes us vulnerable, 

for we believe in best of people,

expecting others to be sincere and honest,

only to have disappointments. 

Our fears makes us vulnerable, 

for, we are afraid to get hurt,

hiding behind the invisible walls,

closing ourselves off from the world.

Our laziness makes us vulnerable, 

without putting the needed efforts,

trying to take the easy way out,

often end up getting hurt.

Our kindness makes us vulnerable, 

for we want to help others,

willing to invest most of our time,

not knowing their true motives.

This world can be selfish and cruel,

our vulnerabilities can become our weakness,

but remember, it can also be our strength,

for, it help us be true to ourselves.