Loud Tears

Tears
are not loud
enough to express
hurt,
not thick 
enough to paint
a clear
picture of pain.

Smiles
are so silent
you strain to hear happiness
screaming
from deep within,
so bright,
yet a dull imitation
of joy.l
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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February 24, 2010 at 8:44 AM
good one!
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