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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Tsiluma Avatar
September 13, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Wow! Poignant write this! To be strong for someone else - now that's an act of love. Nice one Diana!
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 6:17 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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