You enter my room so tall and brave,
Talking loudly,
Touching my things.
(Though you know I'd rather you not-)
I see the scars on your arm,
(and I know you made them)
I wonder about the scars on your soul,
(and I wonder who made them too...)
I see the pain in your eyes,
(despite your shy smile)
And I wonder what tears you must shed,
(when I'm not around to hear you)
I watch as you strut around and show me
Your bruised and bloody knuckles,
(and I wonder at the depth of your pain,
That you found the need to pound your fist
Against the stone wall surrounding your heart)
I see you pretend not to care,
When no one seems to listen-
(and I wonder if it would make you feel better,
If you knew how much I wanted you to be whole)
It seems so sad that you can't scream out your pain-
(maybe then you'd stop carving your designs in blood)
So sad that I can't comfort you...
(afraid to do something, afraid to do nothing)
So sad that I sit back and wonder...
(How long you will last, as you run out the door...)
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Reviews of "To My Secret Friend"
Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on March 22, 2003
Heavy, powerful write. This one touched me, Reindeer.
Oh! Retta this is so powerful....dear Lord I think about this all the time.....and now you put it here to remind me of all the pain and heartache we must live with daily....hope your friend will be okay......this is a sad story.....sob...sigh....crying my heart out here...do take care
Love
Tinka
There is not much you can do for your friend.. Just be there when they NEED to talk... You have captured the feeling of isolation on both parties.. Painful.. Some things have to be done alone.. sad but true.. Wonderful insightful write.
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 21, 2003
A caring write for your friend
Just wonderful it is.....
Yes, this is sad!....but some scars only the bearer can mend them, no one can.
Sandie Angel :o)
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on March 21, 2003
Retta this has me shaking...this is so sad...I have read about this..and I cannot even imagine how to help a person who does that..maybe you could talk her into going to see a dr..absolutely powerful write ..Floria
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Love
Tinka
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Just wonderful it is.....
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