Just wanted to share something that my 13 year old daughter Acacia wrote last night. I look at my kids and tears well up in my eyes, because they have been blessed with the gift of words as well. Children are a blessing, and mine teach me something new each day. Silent Cries Heart beating, racing, and screaming Holding back all the pain inside She’s hurting you see Hiding behind that beautiful smile, while showing pride They told her crying was weak So she stood up on her own two feet Look into her eyes and tell me what you see The eyes reveal all the pain and misery that hides They say dreams are like silent wishes So sweet like kisses Her dreams took her far away. To a place where only love resides. But when she heard that loud buzz She knew they were over Back to that familiar place of hurt Those rude, nasty, mean comments still lurk She tries to remain strong as she can be As she sit down her heart tries to speak And it cries out that she wish she could just let go Holding back all those tears since years ago Tears fall down her cheek Down her face so cold and sleek She goes to her locker Wipes the tears ARE YOU OKAY? Voices heard from near and afar She puts on that faint smile and say YES So they will believe that she is okay And they cannot see her pain that is nestled in her heart. Written By: Acacia D. Clyburn February 6, 2012