Smiling Tears

She never cried over it. Never once did a single tear fall from her eyes. All the pain that they cause her is still there.

 

Everyone around her feels crying is a sign of weakness. So she stays strong for the world around her but really, her legs are so weak she wants to collapse every time she breaths. Other people need her to stay strong so they can make it.

 

 She sheds tears over the panic attacks. She’s never let the feelings of being hurt out. Sometimes too ashamed and proud to cry. Just holding on to the inside ready to erupt like a dormant volcano.

 

She’s ready for that mental and emotional break down that she’s entitled to but only white women could afford. The weight of the world is too much. Sometimes she wants to do nothing and cry.
 
But she....she just stands there and smile with tears falling on the inside.
©NubianGoddess24

Reviews

[Mr.Writer]

Such an emotional and heartbreaking poem!
I often feel like this as well, and can understand
Well done, keep it up!

[sheila lott]

When I read this I felt like crying with you.Iam so sorry for your pain. Its so hard to explain are feelings sometimes but you did a wonderful job