No Crying Allowed

No crying allowed, they say

Tears only show weakness, they claim

But what about the pain we feel inside?

The hurt that we cannot hide?

Our hearts may ache and our souls may weep

But we must stay strong, we must not be meek

For society demands that we hold it in

Our emotions, our feelings, everything within

But why should we suppress what's real?

Why should we pretend we don't feel?

We are human, after all, with hearts of flesh

And tears serve as a release, a way to refresh

So let us cry if we need to, let us be free

From the chains of societal conformity

For in our vulnerability lies our strength

And tears are a part of the human experience, at length.

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