OK to Cry by Robyn Shaffer
The urge to cry is deep within you.
You want to be numb,shut it all out.
Forget this memory,forget how it felt.
Tell yourself,over and over…
It wasn’t real right? So it doesn’t matter.
Trick yourself into feeling OK
Smile the fake smile,you know it so well.
Pray that the pain will fade away.
Days will pass,and you think you’re alright.
But night will come,when you’re alone with your thoughts.
There is nothing to do,except try not to cry.
You say it’s wrong to cry,you can’t be strong this way.
Then,beyond your control,the tears flow anyway.
The rush of emotions inside you,you want it to stop.
Your very own river,flows from your eyes.
Letting out the memories you’ve held inside.
It is coming out slowly,now,a few tears are left….
It is calm again,and the tears have stopped.
Head on your pillow,sigh of relief.
You feel a bit better,as much as it hurt.
Maybe it’s ok to cry…
