Tears Poem by Julie Hefferon

It comes in the silence of the night when no one is watching.
It touches my face so softly, but built with anger.
The room starts to fade away, and I am alone.
It starts heavily down my tender skin.
It displays all the feelings of hate and depression I try to hide.

I just don't think I can take the pain any longer.
I am too betrayed and heartbroken by this cold world.
I can almost hear all the cries of the children.
I feel their pain with every tear they shed against themselves.
I wish i was stronger so I could give them some comfort.

But people don't know my real pain and anxiety.
Their comfort is gracious, but I am still broken.
Slowly, I begin to feel so numb that I don't know where I am.
And neither do I care.
All these things are what I feel, and they will never change.
Untill maybe, I shed the tear.