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Not this time.
May 5, 2015
The tears ache to brace my sob.
But I won’t let them.
I won’t be weak.
Not this time.
The sob roars in my chest.
But I won’t let it out.
I won’t give in.
Not this time.
The air has difficulty coming in and out of my lungs.
But I won’t let it stop.
I won’t give up.
Not this time.
But the thought stabs into my soul.
And the tears are relieved, the roar is silenced and I can’t breathe.
I’ve let go.
Maybe next time.
© Tiana D., Monument, CO
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This article has 6 comments.
SugarLover127 SILVER said...
on May. 10 2015 at 10:15 pm
This is extremely moving and inspiring. You're an excellent writer!
Slenderchick SILVER said...
on May. 8 2015 at 7:24 pm
SierraSpears BRONZE said...
on May. 7 2015 at 11:02 pm
Thanks for your comment and input! It really means a lot to me!
Joey8 said...
on May. 7 2015 at 9:32 pm
such a strong moving poem
SierraSpears BRONZE said...
on May. 6 2015 at 10:45 pm
@Underwater_patricia Thank you so much for you input! It means a lot! Don't forget to check out my other work! All the best, Sierra
Underwater_patricia SILVER said...
on May. 6 2015 at 10:39 pm
I love this, your words had a connection with me bc I have also felt in that way
This is for the people who have ever felt the need to cry at a time when it is most unacceptable. This is how I've felt. It's hard to hold in the tears when it's tearing you up from the inside out. It's hard to just push through the pain of whatevers happening and often I find myself failing to hold in the "roar" of the sob that is inhuman to my body. This is for those people who just need to cry at those times.