Behind It All

by Heather M Craig   Feb 17, 2005


The one with all the problems
built with secretive pain
broken down with scattered self
but her smile still remains.

Behind her every smile
lies a faded crimson scar.
Behind ever second of happiness,
the tears are not to far.

Behind every suicide attempt
saved double the lives of others.
Behind the family lines
lies an abusive father and mother.

Behind the pretty eyes
is a soul longing to be set free.
Behind the beautiful heart
is the striving to just be me.

©Heather M Craig

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  • 19 years ago

    by angelposer

    Hey Heather!I can relate to your poem.Like it a looooot! Please don't ever stop writing, and read my poems sometime.

  • 19 years ago

    by ~Kady~

    Very good poem! Wonderfully written!! It had a very nice flow to it! Great job!! ~Kady~

  • 19 years ago

    by Tainted Butterfly

    I love this! We are all striving to be "me" Great job. Look forward to seeing other poems by you.

  • 19 years ago

    by Matthew Lee

    Hey heather that was another touching poem. I'm sorry I can't really relate to this but i know so many others have. I want to be able to help you be you with all my heart. Love yah, bye...

  • 19 years ago

    by Ann Stareyes

    Heather, I can relate to these feelings myself. Beautiful write. Great job. lol

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