Hidden in Silence

Sometimes we hide our pain
even from those we love.
We are too proud
to acknowledge the pain we’re in
fearing if our loved ones knew
it would worry them so.
We hide them in silence
no matter how much they hurt
never letting anyone know
of the pain that aches our heart.

(28 August 2011)

poem by David Harris
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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