The tears are rolling down my face
My hurt no longer concealed
Remembering how, long ago it seems
I had happiness I could feel

The sobs escape my tightened throat
My face becoming tearstained
Feeling my heart break with every breath
Breathing in more of my pain

Forgotten, alone, and dying inside
Unable to gain control
Crying here, falling apart
The light dimming inside my soul

Lifting my face to darkened sky
Pleading and praying to the night
To ease my worries and lift my mood
And try again to make things right

Endless nights of memories
That I don't want to recall
Flooding my mind and urging my tears
Hoping my life won't take further fall

© KLLK 2004

*Author's Note: This poem was written during a period when I
was really, really down for quite awhile.*