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Funny Girl

When the day is dreary and dark And hope is next to death Funny girl will make you laugh Til you snort in your next breath Entering a new situation With groups of people all around Funny girl will be in the center Bringing vibration to melodic sound When truth is hard to swallow And choking seems so unfair Funny girl will make you die In hysterics 'til you forget to care When tears threaten to spill Down your cheeks, unbidden and unrestrained Funny girl will change your position Til you have giggled yourself insane How could that be...wrong Making people laugh is fun Funny girl doesn't understand Why she has no place to run ...no one wants to hear her sorrow. Written by Trudy Schrader on 08-24-2018

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Paul Bell

Date: 10/20/2018 8:54:00 AM

Great poem. The laughter on the outside. The pain is hidden away. How many do we know of?

Trudy Schrader
Date: 10/20/2018 12:38:00 PM

A boatload. I figured out, long ago, that I could not talk about my childhood trauma, especially with people who chose to keep "different" people far away. I'm happy for compassion. It helps me to see others without judgement.

Warren Doll

Date: 8/28/2018 9:27:00 PM

A unique and well written poem, Trudy

Trudy Schrader
Date: 8/29/2018 5:52:00 AM

Thank you Warren!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/25/2018 7:49:00 AM

Mind swirling with ths write! Robin Williams comes to mind. Fantastic poem Trudy, xomo

Trudy Schrader
Date: 8/25/2018 2:11:00 PM

Thank you! I think of all those who have been made famous because of their position and how no one can see them as people who need love. Robin Williams had great sorrow. Katie Perry has been open about her mental illness. I think we all want love and be loved by others.