Silence - Kayla Fultz

This poem is an imitation of "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou.

My face will never know
Thee feel of tears
Drip-dropping down my cheeks
Still I cry

My smile will never know
The turn of a frown
Hanging from my lips in agony
Still I cry

My arms will never know
The healing hugs from hearts
Hoping they can help
Still I cry

My ears will never know
The words of comfort
Spoken by a close friend
Still I cry

My shoulder will never know
The warmth of a hand
Laid lovingly upon it in understanding
Still I cry

My mind will never know
The peace and comfort of
Letting you go
Still I cry

My soul will never know
Where you are until
I let you go
Still I cry

I cry for all the memories we lost
I cry for all the words we left unspoken
I cry
I cry
I cry
Because you didn't