Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

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 June 11, 2021 at 8:50 AM So sad when we encounter these situations. You saw her pain in her eyes, made you shudder. Bless you...and her! Caren Krutsinger June 11, 2021 at 9:40 AM Thank you Hank. Sad recognizes sad. Children who have been molested always find each other on the playground.

Alexis Y. June 10, 2021 at 10:11 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 June 11, 2021 at 9:40 AM Thank you Alexis. Last day of school finally!