Laughter in the Lunchroom (a poem)
The giggle induced din
engulfed the room in waves
splashing against each wall
with its ever expanding
joyful chatter
The giggle induced din
engulfed the room in waves
splashing against each wall
with its ever expanding
joyful chatter
Most times I think
we choose to see
things through a filter
of what could be
Many seem content to walk
when they are made to fly
And though I walked among them
my dreams were in the sky
Thoughtless words can often hurt
and even bring a tear
to the eye of one we love
a heart that we hold dear
When it’s there to plainly see,
the sin in someone’s life,
am I first to cast a stone,
or will I carve the line?
The view from here is quite a sight.
I grip in fear, as knuckles go white.
Not letting go, I hold too tight.
Afraid I’ll fall from this dizzying height.
If I open up and share
all my struggles, all my shame
Will it reach the others
giving hope, replacing pain?
For you
I would hang the stars in the sky
and make the moon to shine at night
On a warm Summer’s day
I’d give you a breeze soft and sweet
For you
I’d make blue skies above
and soft cool grass below
I’d make light Spring showers
that set the fields aglow
Just another busy day
I miss my time with you
Look, now it’s getting late
but still so much to do
If I am going to do this
I will have to give it my all
No holding back
No holding back
It is time to bear my soul
Time to open up and take a chance
‘cause without truth there can be no love
No real love
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