Happiness and Sorrow

Bam 
Glass shatters
As frail as you are, you are still too strong to go

Leave and never come back
Hear laughter yet cannot laugh
See smiles yet cannot smile

You want to leave, a door opens
Yet someone's in-front, blocking your way
You have to pay, for pain and sorrow are free

Happiness, laughter
That's what costs
You spend half your time
Thinking about people, places and things to do

Stop 
you skip a beat
A happy time
A warm hug

It' gone never to return
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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October 24, 2008 at 2:58 PM
I like the rhythm created by varying line length. Interesting reflection. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Karen
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October 22, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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October 19, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Congratulations Elizabeth on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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