The Silent Stress

Tired of the tears falling from my eyes
Trying to hide and keep a silent
cry.  No one hears the stress that my
tears express.  My pillow is
my only friend.  Feeling
and embracing my
tears and pain 'til
night has come
to its
end.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Winter Avatar
October 7, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Your pain is so well expressed it is tangible. Wishing you lighter, brighter days. Wonderful use of this form. Love, Shar
Degenhardt Avatar
October 7, 2008 at 5:53 AM
This is well constructed and so clear, offering the clarity xof the pain endured. Very well written and my best to you. Michael
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