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Depth of Sorrow

There is such a smile on her face Yet her eyes hold incredible slathering of pain It makes me shudder to look into them The depth of sorrow there tells another story Many stories Probably abusive stories I dare not ask her any questions For I cannot handle this much pain So I pretend the smile is genuine and go on my way My own pain cannot handle hers

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/11/2021 8:50:00 AM

So sad when we encounter these situations. You saw her pain in her eyes, made you shudder. Bless you...and her!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/11/2021 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Hank. Sad recognizes sad. Children who have been molested always find each other on the playground.

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/10/2021 10:11:00 PM

Wow! Caren, What a deep and moving write. Although she is smiling, the eyes are the window to one’s soul. This reads true, and you saw and felt her pain. Thanks for sharing such a write. Have a good evening- Alexis

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/11/2021 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Alexis. Last day of school finally!