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grief sits in her belly
like a cold black stone
heavy and wearisome

she wants desperately
to rid herself from carrying
the weight of it

there are scars too deep
for many to understand,

she puts on a brave front,
a sure smile that seems
to confuse people

either they are amazed
by her strength
or upset by it ,,, thinking, why does
she hide the pain?

if they only knew,
that if she were to open that dam,
she may not have the  strength
to close it