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Silent Screams

All these things that happened..playing ever so clear in my head.
They are my secrets to take with me, until the day that I am dead.

Too scared to tell anyone, suffocating me so I can't breathe.
Alone I face the darkness, bottling up every emotion because they only make me seethe.

People may read this, some confused but still those who know what it means.
This is the best way I can put it, these are my silent screams.

Everything comes crashing down on you..Why at such a cost?
You took my happiness from me, innocence once held to be forever lost.

It's so easy to say it never happened, everything felt behind a mask.
Blocking it is never permanent, the pain will always last.

It just couldn't stop at one bad thing, you pray the pain in your soul is numbing, just to have more trauma you never saw coming.

I can never escape it.. the sound of those silent screams.
They stay with me wherever I go, they even haunt my dreams.

I know what you are thinking, this is never something you want to see.
But some of us have terrifying secrets, that are ours alone to keep.

The people who will get this will know what these words mean.
Reading between the lines is easier than it may seem.

This story is heartbreaking to write. It's painful, sad and true..but these bad things happened to me and I pray they never happen to you.

I do not seek sympathy. These are just words left unspoken. I am not completely torn...I am just beautifully broken.

Copyright © Laken Smith | Year Posted 2017

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 5/31/2017 8:28:00 PM Oh..This poem is emotional I sensed it as i was reading it. I did enjoy reading this poem.This is well written Laken. It is a good write. Login to Reply

Lenna Walker Date: 5/26/2017 4:33:00 PM A very deep and emotional write. Yes, many have 'terrible secrets'. I think this is very well written to portray how that can effect someone. Well done Laken :) Login to Reply

Zeba Erum Ansari Date: 5/19/2017 10:06:00 PM Something we all experience but rarely think to pen it down....but once its done...gives relief..such a beautiful piece of art..a single thread of thought interspersed with different emotions..its an amazing write. Login to Reply Laken Smith Date: 5/23/2017 9:07:00 PM Thank you so much my friend

Chrisna Vergara Date: 5/19/2017 8:55:00 AM "I am not completely torn... I am just beautifully broken!" I can feel every word you've written. Sometimes its good to be able to express what we feel inside and not confine it to silent screams.. Lovely poem! :) Login to Reply Laken Smith Date: 5/23/2017 9:06:00 PM Thank you Chrisna ;D be blessed

Abdiel Rios Date: 5/15/2017 10:33:00 AM loneliness can actually lead to screams huh? sounds relate able keep it up. Login to Reply Laken Smith Date: 5/23/2017 9:06:00 PM Thank you friend. I wrote this not just for the loneliness but for every traumatic experience that gave me these emotions. I usually bottle up everything just to have it all rise to the surface at once. Thank you for the kind words and be blessed :D

Keith Osborne Date: 5/9/2017 4:48:00 PM I read your introduction, so I have an understanding of your poetry. I give you a lot of credit to even put your feelings on paper. It has to be excruciating. This gives one a small insight to your pain. I love your ending and think that is a mantra to live by. Login to Reply Laken Smith Date: 5/9/2017 4:53:00 PM Thank you so much. It has taken me years to even be able to share everything. I know at some point, everyone suffers in someway. It is very hard to deal with but to be able to fight through the pain and get all of it out, is the most satisfying feeling I have ever experienced. I have had enough happiness to make it not so bad. Thank you again keith for commenting and I will be reading your work soon :)

Carissa Marie Date: 5/9/2017 3:44:00 PM Wow, this is beautiful. A bit heartbreaking as well; the speaker feels so lonely, resigned to his/her fate... This poem makes me want to wrap you up in a blanket and fend the demons off. Powerful word choice. Thank you for sharing!! Login to Reply Laken Smith Date: 5/9/2017 4:31:00 PM Thank you for the kind words. I was nervous at first to post this one. It's very personal and probably describes the worst that has happened but I like to see that even in the dark, there will always be a light. <3