Tears Hurt Too Much

• Aaron De Freitas-antoine, Grade 9
• Poetry
• 2015

Fear, anger, rage & pain
In your life, they are the bane
They’ll consume you as you wade through life
They’re feelings that leave you in strife
They’ll persuade you to pick up the knife
But alas, there is a solution
Indeed, there is, a resolution
Chortle, chuckle, laugh and smile
Hide the pain with the mask of denial
You will feel so much better
When your tears are gone forever
So hide the pain and smirk just a touch
It’s very simple
Tears hurt too much.