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A Family's Secret

i feel the pain i see the pain i want to be strong i want to be brave its them i want to save but i dont know how i try to make them smile but im not worth their while Mommy i see you cry though you do not try you do not know what to do i want to help sisters are sick daddy is weak he's doing his job but you just sob we all need help you've kept your faith you keep me safe but no more shall i watch as you cry i want to try its my turn mommy i am sorry but i will no longer cry in front of you i will stay strong just for you its my turn to hide these tears

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 9/13/2012 9:10:00 AM
Wow! Poignant write this! To be strong for someone else - now that's an act of love. Nice one Diana!
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Date: 9/10/2012 6:17:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer you Diana. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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