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Cry Now
March 7, 2017
Wasted away I’ve been before,
in my old life upon the shore.
Perched on the edge of existence.
There I would never show any resistance.
Now the corners of my mouth can lift,
instead of sitting on the ocean side alone, adrift.
Here I scale the mountains high.
When I used to wish and wonder why,
while I told myself,
don’t cry.
Lost, alone I was in the dark shadows of the sea,
that never cared for me.
There I sat on the shore,
but now,
I know of more.
Never did I cross the coastline’s border.
For I knew I’d drown and to my horror,
all would see.
Now a new life is here for me,
those who see it may wonder how,
but the worst is over now.
I’ve prevailed.
It’s over now.
I can cry of joy now.
© Harrison L., Ruston, LA
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The main reason behind this piece is that sometimes life is strenuous and demanding, anyone can find the validity in this speculation. However, most people try to hold in the tears that life can cause, which is something we have all encountered. In contrast, Jim Valvano once said that to have a full day, you must do these three things, "Number one is laugh...Number two is think...Number three is you should have your emotions move you to tears-could be happiness or joy." Sometimes one should cry at not only times of dismay, but the marvelous times as well. It shows heartfelt emotions that are all apart of life. There are times to be strong and times to express emotion at the gifts life has given. When the pain is over, and it is no longer necessary to continue being strong.