Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about

Words that have haunted me since childhood

They were imprinted into my brain

They broke my heart

They scarred my soul

 

For years I hid my tears

From glaring eyes

I shut down feeling anything

Motionless

Helpless

Unable to speak

 

Until 

I was alone

Where no one could see me

Or hear me except God

To whom I poured out my grief

He never stopped me

He just let me cry

 

When I was spent

I dried my eyes

I felt better

I felt lighter than I had before

My heart had needed the healing

Of a good cry

 

*Thank you, God. For allowing me to feel.  For helping me to heal.  ~Love always, Lynn 7.