Just Cry the Tears You Need to Cry

by This Mask I Hold Is Not Held Tight   May 1, 2008


You pretend to be so tough,
When behind their backs, you cry,
Baby you don't need pretend,
When inside I know you want to die.

But baby let me tell you,
That I can see through that wall,
Baby you don't need to pretend,
Because I will always catch your fall.

I know you feel so weak,
And the smiles you wear are fake,
Baby you don't need to pretend,
I know you've had all you can take.

And I know I cannot banish it,
But I swear I'll pull you through,
Baby you don't need to pretend,
Because I, babe, will be there for you.

I wish I could do something,
That would take your pain away,
But baby you don't need to pretend,
Just listen to what I have to say.

Stop pretending to be okay,
When I can see through every lie,
Stop pretending to be tough,
And just cry the tears you need to cry.

I cannot promise to take it away,
But I can promise to hold you tight,
I cannot promise it wont be hard,
But I'll be there for every battle you fight.

Baby just stop pretending,
Be the person that you are,
If you need a listening ear,
Then I babe will never be too far.

One day you will be strong,
And I promise you will stand tall,
You will have the strength for anything,
And this babe, I believe most of all!

0


Did You Like This Poem?

Latest Comments

  • 16 years ago

    by Sora

    Awh this was a very sweet piece. quite heartfelt. my favorite kinds of poems. and i could really relate to this. i love poems i can relate to, makes me feel better to kno im not the only one going through the same struggle or what not. job well done. 5/5.

    -Ashlei.

  • 16 years ago

    by Goth marionette

    Ur poem is beautifully written and expresses how much u r so close to ur friend and how much U care.I liked the poem and enjoyed reading it...
    Good job,keep it up:)5/5...

  • 16 years ago

    by Forever Broken

    This was a truely amazing poem. I can relate so much to what you were saying. This was very inspiring and reminded me of my g/f. It's obvious how much you love her. She's lucky to have you. But like I was saying this piece was beautiful. Plz check out my work. 5/5
    ~Forever Broken~

  • 16 years ago

    by Prasad Baadkar

    Wow a inspiring piece of poem... marvellously penned..

    Keep it up..

    Best wishes....007

  • 16 years ago

    by Live WeLL

    Wow this poem is extremely beautiful! I'll start off by saying that the flow is amazing and you tell a beautiful story! I love the whole topic you chose to write about. It is really comforting to read this and a lot of people can probably relate. It is a great thing when you can see past someone's fake smiles and realize when they are pretending because it shows you really care.. and you can help.

    But baby let me tell you,
    That I can see through that wall,
    Baby you don't need to pretend,
    Because I will always catch your fall.
    ^^ Beautiful stanza.. it is nice to know that you have someone that you can be yourself around because they will love you no matter what - and in this poem you are that person that will be there no matter what.

    I know you feel so weak,
    And the smiles you wear are fake,
    Baby you don't need to pretend,
    I know you've had all you can take.

    ^^^ I love this stanza because you are saying that it is ok to be sad... it is ok to be weak.. we don't need to pretend because sometimes life can be so rough on us that we NEED to be sad and cry just so we can move on. You do a great job of showing that feeling this way is OKAY.

    And I know I cannot banish it,
    But I swear I'll pull you through,
    Baby you don't need to pretend,
    Because I, babe, will be there for you.

    ^^ Again - another reassuring stanza - letting them know that you will help and you will be there.

    Stop pretending to be okay,
    When I can see through every lie,
    Stop pretending to be tough,
    And just cry the tears you need to cry.

    ^^ This stanza is my favorite because it pretty much sums up the entire poem. Stop pretending and just be yourself because it is OKAY! I love this stanza. Amazingly written.

    Baby just stop pretending,
    Be the person that you are,
    If you need a listening ear,
    Then I babe will never be too far.

    ^^ Another beautiful stanza. You say it all and you say it perfectly. "Be the person that you are" .. I couldnt agree with that statement anymore.

    Hun beautiful job! I loveeee this poem .. it is a beautiful poem and very reassuring.. You seem like such a genuine and sweet person just by reading this poem. Everyone needs a friend like this to just let them know they it is ok to feel the way they are feeling and it is ok to be yourself.

    Beautiful poem. More people need to read this poem! 5/5 from me.. it deserves more. and thank you soooo much for the comments you left me. I really appreciate them =)

More Poems By This Mask I Hold Is Not Held Tight