Anna M Shepard Poet Free verse

Silent Tears

Silent tears are what I cry
something I learned as a child
turning from all those who can see
keeping my feelings deep within

Silent tears are seldom heard
muffled whimpers sometime escape 
my body trembling from the ache within
silencing emotions is almost an impossibility

Silent tears come from the heart
mourning for what has been lost
from the pain that's been inflicted upon me
they're felt through the corridors of my very soul

Silent tears fall freely
seemingly unending at times
releasing the anxieties which life has to offer
cleansing my innermost being, waking to a brighter day

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Komal Walimbe May 14, 2022 at 1:35 AM A great one Anna, it's a sad one but yes you have merged all your episodes and made an wonderful piece...Sometimes letting out emotions too works. Very well written!:) Have a great day!

Gordon Mcconnell September 10, 2021 at 1:09 PM well done Anna on an inspiring piece full of good imagery and expression. Though it's very sad sometimes these experiences bring out real good poetry in us. I have found this out that writing on my stammer is very therapeutic to my inward self. Take care, Gordon Anna M Shepard October 2, 2021 at 12:53 PM Thank you so much for your kind words. Have a most blessed day.

Gary Radice August 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM A very poignant poem Anna. Keeping the stress in can only exacerbate the sorrow inside - I guess crying inside is a form of communication like crying openly but just not necessarily shared with others. I sense real sadness in your words. It's been very well written. Cheers - Gary Anna M Shepard September 10, 2021 at 12:57 PM This was written many years ago. It Was a way of coping for me, at that time. But you're quite right, it was a very sad time in my life.. chapters now closed. Have a most blessed day.