Silent Suffering
what words
are never spoken
loud
that hurting
i first heard
relentless
in the weeping
the baby cried
in a corner crib
where too many
lie
in worthless waiting …
for who
for what
for when
for where
for why
the door opens
the door closes
again and again and again
a thousand times
the opening and closing
of doors
walked through
and away
triggered tears
follow first steps
into tomorrow
if ever left
then you know
leaving never leaves
a body
becoming an expected thing
in the unexpected moment
it lies
quiet
in the corner
waiting …
for who
for what
for when
for where
for why
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