I screamed today
I screamed today because tears no longer sufficed
I screamed because I couldn't see an enemy to fight
I screamed because I could no longer keep that inside
I screamed because it was a last ditch effort for peace
I screamed because it was an SOS
I screamed because I had no grave to find rest in
I screamed because I was so angry and tired
I screamed, but I don't think it was loud enough
I screamed because there was no one there to hear
I screamed because maybe God would hear then and answer sooner
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This is just poetry, so please...no worries. I'm sure all humans have felt this before and done their own screaming, right?
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Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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Such an emotional ride written with passion and anguish. I feel what you’ve written. There are days when I literally scream.
Indeed we have all screamed like this, I know I have screamed like this often. Thanks for writing this, now I don't feel abnormal. Well crafted, I do like the repetition in this, it makes it all the more powerful. Well Done Shirley.
Absolutely fantastic. For me, it's all that repetition that just gives it ever rising power. ⚡️💙 Bill⚡️
I tried to pick my favorite line, but they are all so perfectly relatable. I've screamed many times for each of these reasons. Usually, I just scream in my head, but if I don't let it out the right way I end up screaming the wrong way and then I end up apologizing. Wonderful poem!
Awesomely said Shirley 😊😊😊
Screaming is sooo therapeutic and we should do it often. Just to release some of that pent up emotions. Loved your poem!
Actually, I want to Sream Right now 😫
Yeah, I think we’ve all screamed like this at least once. Great poem.
We all want to scream sometimes
Very well put, Shirley. I agree, I think we have all been there, even though it can be hard to admit sometimes. Great poem.