Truth Betold

The holes in my arms are deep
and healed over,
but the strain on my back 
from the weight on my shoulders,
  still causes me pain 
when I look in the mirror,
  The scars on face
spell it out clear.

  I can turn from my past
and plan for tomorrow,
but where is relief 
from the pain and the sorrow.

  I stll smile everyday,
grateful , no doubt!
for the pain i am hiding,
i placed high on a shelf

  Years have gone by,
my children beside me,
what of the grief i feel
im still  hiding,
what of the lost time
ill never regain,
or the child lost to me
i dare not speak her name

   Lord give me refuge,
for i must seek shelter.....
  

(unfinished)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Will wait, kessie
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