Between the Cracks

A smile covers my broken heart!

BETWEEN THE CRACKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you look at me,

You see my radiant smile;

I wish that you could see

The pain of me, for a while.

 

I have so much anquish

That I keep within myself;

I have such a big wish

That lies dusty on a shelf.

 

You needn't know the source,

But understand my pain;

I didn't plan the course,

'Cause I'd nothing to gain.

 

Just know I am here;

All have turned their backs;

I know your burning fear,

Falling between the cracks.

 

Author's Note

Sometimes, we are so much more than what we display to the world, because the truth of ourselves is too painful to share!

Reviews

[Susie Q]

Very sad but so true. Sometimes the pain and depression that takes over when a bad experience happens to us and we have to smile through it all makes us a stronger person. I remember through some of your sad times how writing poetry helped you and later the (real) smile came back. LOVE YA, MOM

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this is sad really, but so well written, enjoyed!

[Raven Starhawk]

I like your comparisons here. They really bring this to life.

[Ed Hart]

sometimes it's hard not to step on the cracks, or fall between...either way, it hurts and hurts

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Great rhyme and cadence to this piece. You do a good job of pointing out that fear is often our own worst enemy.

[Richielee]

oh Christina you took the words right out of my mouth,beautifullly done madam : ))

[The Analog Kid]

Very sad, but true. Very introspective for all of us.