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Thoughts in the Dark

Poem by Cynthia Mok

By Cynthia MokPublished 5 years ago 1 min read

Deep down inside I push it

Deeper inside I suppress it

Up close in personal It’s hidden

Only alone it’s brought up but forbidden

Forbidden from outside normality

Cloaked by layers of personality

Overtime, screams turn into whispers

Bottled, yelling will make the difference

Breaking free of the thick glass layers

Being able to express for years later

With time comes the healing

Learning more about your inner demons

Only to push through the tough times

Making your strength bright and shines

Sleep is, most nights, unknown

But the happiness found, just stays growing

Toughen the soul and the spirit will follow

Show love to yourself, your heart less hollow

Be the best you can with strength holding you up

Becoming stronger daily, babygirl you are tough

Smile , smile with grace

If you need a reminder you’re great,

Look at your son’s face 💙👶🏽

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