Sorrow

Sorrow comes in many forms 
Like a devious thief in the night 

A kleptomaniac who'll happily steal joy for pain

From parents
Lovers
To children

Friends and family

Have you heard him casually whisper your name


Sorrow

(Mr. Grief whispers)

Do you want to experience pain?

Then

Fall in love
And let me break you down
Again and again

From birth until death 

When you wake up one day and only memories 
Remain 

(C)
Copyright John Duffy 

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