When life has no hope
When desperately alone
Sit quietly and hear the silent scream
echo through the air
The screams come not from the walls
But from deep within ones soul
Find your answers there
Learn the lessons taught
by the mind of a simple child
Happiness they find within
Love; warm tender and mild
They seek not for the answers
To the questions of tomorrow
Thus they they find reasons to laugh
They dwell not in their sorrow
Listen deep within
Even through silent screams
All is still
When you haven't the answers
And you feel pain
Watch and learn from the child within yourself
You will find the will to go on
Author notes
I wrote this on the back of a placemat sitting at an IHOP 17 yrs ago (ugh I'm getting old). I found it again recently and had to add it in. I hope you'll enjoy it.
Written March 14th, 1988
A contest entry
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This is a really sweet poem. Sounds a little like meditation, only without the control. A very strong message and some powerful wording. well done! Thankyou for entering my contest and good luck.
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The inner child is always an interesting and well debated point of view. This poem Physically has no flaws it is a wonderfully written piece. I did not stumble at any point when reading it, or pause to question why you worded lines in a particular way. This poem is a lovely poetic piece.
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funny, i was just trying to convey this sort of message to someone recently. often we tend to hide the inner child, losing them so to speak and really, they can save us. excellent piece you've written here. I adore it.
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I think children are as individual and different in their approach to life as adults are, and I shy away from assuming children know better and lose their shininess as they grow. It's never that simple.
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Thank you but does that mean I'm not as good now as I was then?
I mean I wrote this in 1988. lol I appreciate the time that you have taken with me to help and give constructive critism. Thank you again so much. -
That was very deep and I really connected with it!
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Very nice poem loved it was brilliant - thanks for letting me read this well written poem..
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that was really well done
keep up the good work!
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This poem is so true...very well written..
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The inner child is an interesting concept, I feel. From my experiences with Laura, I know that she tends to revert to childish actions from time to time, as a method of dealing with certain issues. I found this wonderful to read, thank you for entering.
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