Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'silent Cry'

It tugged at my heart strings 
The silent cry 
The words you never uttered 
The faded marks of tears 
You never meant to shed still evident
You never knew I knew
You wanted to be held 

But your shields were up 
You still felt the need to protect yourself 
Against the love on offer 
Against the comfort provided
Only because you never experienced 
Someone showing they cared 
I hope that you realize
That in all these moments of 
Seclusion 
In all these moments of 
Self inflicting pain 
It doesn't make it easier 
It is only prolonging your rebuff 
That you can do this on your own

©120420161317

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Funom Makama May 5, 2016 at 1:02 PM This is is fine piece with soul-reaching quality. I love this so much

Paul Callus April 18, 2016 at 3:34 PM An excellent and powerful write, Wilma. I knew of someone like that who had been abused and could not bring herself to open up, even to those who loved her. ~ All the best. // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2016 at 6:38 PM wow, very powerful write about someone sabotaging themselves. It's so good to be visited by you and see your latest post, Wilma.

Jan Allison April 12, 2016 at 7:20 AM It can be so difficult to break down barriers sometimes Wilma - a very insightful poem:-) hugs Jan xx7 Wilma Neels April 12, 2016 at 7:27 AM Thank you Jan.. Hope your week is a brilliant one :) hugs Wilma