The Sound of Silence

Oh pain! I feel you more than I may show.

My silent tears just wanting to be heard,

Slide down my cheek to darkness way below,

Yet I shall speak to no one, not a word.

The fear of showing feelings to my friends

Engulfs all of me like a raging sea.

Alas, music must be the only cleanse;

the soft and calming hum does set me free.

But real friends will love me despite my pain,

And be my rock when I just want to go.

Why fear? After the cold and sting of rain,

There shall follow a bright, hopeful rainbow.

Though my heart begs for love to no avail,

My God shall hold me tight and never fail.