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I have been trying to find a poem I am happy with to use as my first post in this guild. I keep flipping through my book of poetry and always seem to end up pausing at this one. It is a poem I wrote about three years ago after a close friend's suicide. I hesitated to use it as I did not want to open with a darker piece. I hope it will be well received even though the theme is gloomy. Please feel free to comment. Constructive criticism is always welcome.

Crying

Tears slip down for years unshed
Belying soul pain that has been
Sorrow once masked now seen
Staining cheeks, making eyes red

Sobs escape soundlessly at first
Body trembles from holding back
Despair too deep, hope does lack
Voice found, soul's floodgates burst

Empty eyes caught in unfocused gaze
Strength gives way, body falls to ground
Courage to fight no longer to be found
Mind drowning in depression's haze

Heart grows cold, not wanting to feel
Soul bleeds openly, unable to heal