Alone In Fear

Sometimes we need to be strong for those around us, so they can do the same...

I fear it, yet I can’t break silent tears,

Too many strong, I can’t let on my needs,

And strength they show, whenever I am near,

Will dwindle once they see the break in me.

Still life goes on; I fake the smile each day,

And laugh at pain which tears at me inside;

See not those fears but turn away;

Speak not those saddened times but all deny.

Too long it sat, a black spot in my eyes,

A thought I dare not see in each my dreams,

Taboo it was, the facts all hidden lies,

And nothing then was ever as it seemed.

Still I cry out around me now and then,

But loneliness remains my bitter friend.

Reviews

[Roger Turgeon]

I had this image of you being alone in your fears and those around you alone in theirs. I don't think a crack in your fake smile would be such a bad thing as long as it was accompanied by understanding. ( : O )

[ANM]

Alone with who we are is the hardest mountain to climb! But reach the top and light and warmth abound! Great writing well done!90

[Tom]

Even a rock can crumble and needs a little reassuring comfort from the constant strain !

A fine metaphorical, cerebral piece of poetry, splendidly penned !

[MoriartyMesa]

Part of me felt there was a beast punching the walls, falling down, laughing than getting back up and punching those walls. It felt like a deep thought, but alone.



nice work

[Mazie]

hmm that's an interesting interpretation! I never thought of it like that. But yes, the idea for sure is supposed to be deep thought in solitude. Thank you for your thoughtful review :)

[A. Amos]

I was lost in your poem, such a depth of expressions and the way you shared feeling...made this poem extremely alive. Marvelous!

[Mazie]

thank you very much for taking the time to read and review ^^ and I'm glad it was able to convey those emotions :)

[A. Amos]

you're most welcome my dear