Your smile isn't reaching your eyes
this time, no matter how hard you try.
I can see it in your face something
inside of you is dying.
I'd give up everything
just to extract what's dying
from you and bring it back
to life.
Don't you know that when
your world falls apart
I'll put it back together even if it
kills me?
Yes I have failed before
I might let you down,
but I'll never ever let you go.
You tell me I'm sorry that I will
be okay but what if
that never comes?
I wish you would understand
that you have nothing to be sorry for.
But I'll never let you see how much it
hurts my heart, it's part of loving.
I love you more than I could ever say,
I wish that would be enough to save you.
God knows how many times I've tried.
All the tears I've cried for you
could never wash away your pain,
but if only you could see those tears
maybe you'd understand the things
that I can't find the words to say.
Author notes
prompt- Tears are words which the heart can't say
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I'm adding you as a favorite because of this. Then I'm reading more of your work
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Oh wow thank you
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simply exquisite
such tenderness and tragedy-- with a note of desperation- the prompt is perfect for this beautiful piece. Thankyou so much for sharing
RareFlower
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W.o.w.
this hits me right here sissy*points to neck but means heart *
I really liked this poem, is it something that was going on?
we all know you try. And keep trying to help us until we feel alive and well. And you do a good job with it to. You keep me smiling
Your Shell Sister
Annie Shadows
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very true
I often say love and tears go hand in hand. If you love someone and they hurt, you hurt. You want to share in their pain and be there for them. Great write sweetie. God bless you, Daddy
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