I Weep And No One Hears Poem by Reva Kern

I declare honestly and faithfully
Of my rose seeds
Only four remain
As of a moment ago -

I declare honestly and faithfully
I ate one
I am always very hungry
when it gets dark
I also haven't eaten anything -
Actually,
I need to explain
I am wretched
I try to quell my mental anguish -
Before dawn, I collapse
falling -
With only one hand
I turn sideways for support -
Using both hands to hide my face
I curl up my body
Close my eyes
Wait for the melancholy to pass -

I declare honestly and faithfully
Last night, upstairs
I beat them with all my strength
Until the tears seeped into
My very marrow
Beat them as drop by drop
They fell
making a thudding sound
In my head -

I declare honestly and faithfully
I fantasized for thirty winters and
Thirty springs how to hang
from the Wutong tree
To feel the last few yellow leaves
Of winter -

The blackbird displays false affection
As he glides through the sky -
Guess there could be a misunderstanding
To cover up.