Whispers of Pain

I thought I heard your voice speak
But my mind was somewhere else
You called me by my first name
But I felt like someone else

The only thing I knew for sure
Was the pain I knew I had to endure
The sunrise that I might not see
My grandchildren sitting upon my knee

My voice was tight and my screams were loud
But not a single word my lips did sound
Instead I smiled and nodded my head
And my eyes did glisten but no tears I shed

I left your room and my head did whirl
You had changed my life and my stomach was a-twirl
My heart beat fast and my fists I clenched
But I smiled at my love and stroked his head

“I’ll be fine” I said as we walked to the car
I’m in good hands but inside I was scared
It’s a gift you see that’s been granted to me
Its to make me see life’s simplicities.

So the game begins and I wait in line
And I observe some faces that seem weary with time
I am brave and courageous and my attitude is fair
For I am a woman full of love, hope and flair

So onward I travel on this path full of stones
Any my feet feel blistered as I travel alone
But I know deep inside that I’ll meet someone new
And she’ll walk beside me because she’s been there too.

I’ll not let those whispers become a loud voice
I’ll not let the pain govern its own choice
I shall make a stand and walk tall with pride
For now I have many who walk by my side.

(Posted June 2009)
Simone is pictured with her friend Justine - Simone on right

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