Jerry Ham
I visited a room the other day,
In the back of my mind, well tucked away.
No one was there as I opened the door.
An empty room, but wait, there was more.
But just what it was, I could not tell,
And yet, I sensed that all was not well.
My spirit was troubled and it seemed to shout,
"Too long I've been captive, please, let me out!
"There in the darkness I struggled to see,
Trying to grasp what was troubling me.
I told myself that I'm tough and I'm strong,
But a voice spoke softly, "That's where you're wrong."
"You tell yourself, 'I can handle it all.
'No matter what happens, I must stand tall.
'"Let go of your pride and admit that you hurt.
"The pain that you feel, don't try to skirt.
"You're not alone with this illness you face.
"There are so many others who are in the same place.
"And rest assured, that they're frightened too,
"In so many ways, they're no different than you.
"Let go and reach out, take hold of their hands,
"No longer alone, but together you'll stand.
"And then there was peace, and I wept as it came,
I knew that no longer would I be the same.
Then I saw a small sign, neglected for years.
The sign said this is a Room Full of Tears
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Hey Cynthia!!
ReplyDeleteThe poem reminds me of my own times.I know how it feels inside when you are not on your own or even if you try to make yourself comfortable with things,it takes some crying to let the real feelings out.I have always made a brave face out but always had this nailing feeling deep inside.But I still say I'll be okay..and i guess thats the best way to go..on my terms..and i would say a cool and on the face - like poem!!!!!!
Hey... good write up... have good poem writing skills... you are gifted... your poems are good... keep it up...
ReplyDeletevinith!!wish i cud write like that,thats jus one of poem which touched my heart,i do have the idea of getting into writing poems,still in a dilemma whether to start or not!anyways..thanks for dropping by!
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