Who Knows Why?

my filth 
is created by my pain.
my anxiety
is a lack of patience.
my selfishness
is my gripping fear.
all are a part of my world

my song 
gives love a chance.
my smile shines on both sides of an issue.
my openness
is from my inate desire to help others.

my happiness comes and goes 
like the tide.
my tears of pain and joy
are equally heavy 
on a scale 
that needs to be balanced.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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