I stand tall as all the misery around me floats <br /> <br />The words when i first heard of the sadness in my life <br /> <br />But i do not budge for i am strong <br /> <br />I walk past all who offer me a kind word to help ease my soul <br /> <br />I decline for I let my strength shine through <br /> <br />Acceptance within my heart I say i am all right <br /> <br />Everyone watches as i walk past and comment on my strength <br /> <br />Some fear that i have no feelings others envy for they hurt so much <br /> <br />I walk through the door of my bedroom and shut it behind me <br /> <br />I fall to my knees and catch myself with my hands as the tears stain the floor <br /> <br />My strength is gone and now my sorrrow envelopes me <br /> <br />My sight is blurred as the pure rain falls from my cheeks <br /> <br />I can not breathe as I realize what happened <br /> <br />After some time i wipe my eyes dry and walk back out with my strength for all to see<br /><br />Draven Cestodio<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/present-strength-hidden-sorrow/
