Sadness

We have a great deal of sadness
Pent-up inside our fragile selves
Bordering at times on madness-
unhealthy in and of itself.
You’d think we’d learn to deal with it.
No! We shelve it for another day
and indubitably admit
its return in myriad ways.
Sorrow assumes many faces
Far too many to cope with each
Leaving behind tiny traces
of memories and self reproach.
Human minds are the rub, the source.
Their forlorn heart’s its driving force.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Smith Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Very well written and thought provoking.. looking forward to reading more... Dana'lynn
Mehta Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Quite sensitive and touchy though you have expressed on Sadness, Albert
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November 19, 2010 at 8:37 PM
a deep and moving piece,, enjoyed your write,,..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 8:26 PM
Beautiful piece on sadness Albert.. enjoyed your creative write tonight luv.. happy weekend..
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