I Cry Out To You

I toil and I slave
in the shadows—
exhaustively I emerge 
to your rescue
when you feel
the sting of grief
and the hot torrent
of tears. 

I cry out to you
to behold me in the light,
but my mouth is closed
to pincers and restraining webs.

How it hurts
everything that I am—
that you see me only
in your pain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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McBride  Avatar
October 28, 2022 at 5:53 AM
This is definitely a tough world to live in , for people are the beast , only through God dwelling in one that separates us from the beast shall one find love,peace and joy,. Love and God bless you
Bordner Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM
I possess you in my heart...and as you quake in painful ecstasy I'm holding you as a Father,,,because I must love you for our survival...I wrote this in response to your raw love Poetess...Justin
Breidenthal Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 1:59 AM
Sweet words, Justin. Thank you for the gift that is you. <3 ~Laura
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