Laugh To Keep From Crying Poem by Elizabeth Benedict

Laugh To Keep From Crying

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When most people have something to do
I'm crying.
When most people have a life to live
I'm dying.
When most people have people to see
I'm whining
When most people are laughing
I'm sighing.

What is the reason for trying?
Maybe to laugh
to keep from crying.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Elysabeth Faslund 25 August 2007

So VERY much said in so few lines! 99% of us have felt like this...the LUCKY few haven't! The most painful tears are the ones which never get shed. Kept inside, for nobody to commiserate with, they eat into the soul, having damaged the heart. Let them out, turn them loose! ! Hey...it's YOUR business...why be embarrassed to show you're human...just like them! Great write, Elizabeth! xxxElysabeth

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Alex Y. 21 July 2007

That's a tragic feeling, but don't worry things will look up. Keep up the writing spirit :)

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Barry Van Allen 19 July 2007

Liz, All of that is valid, but, the real question IS ... 'What are you going to do about it? ' B.V.A.

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