Saturday, May 26, 2012

Strong Women



where do the strong women go
                when they feel weak

who's arms hold them
                when they can no longer do the holding

do they cry in the shower

scream in the car

paste smiles on their faces
                knowing the strength they are praised for

is more curse than blessing

where do the strong women go
                when they feel weak

do they reach out
                or spiral deep into themselves

a nautilus

waiting on the shore
                for the wave that washes them back to sea

 

1 comment:

  1. This...is wonderful. You've given voice to a reality that none of us want to name.

    Also, I'm happy you're in my life.

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