a comic by Melinda Sordinothey swirl just behind my eyes,
waiting for an opening,
waiting for a moment
so that they can escape.
half hoping thy can hear me
half hoping they'll ignore my cries
i feel wetness on my cheek.
i must hide my tears,
hide my pain.
the knife slices down my belly
as i push those waves that
threaten to drown me
back inside.
i slap on a smile;
i hope that no one saw.
i tell a joke at my own expense:
i have an audience again,
and they all have forgotten. 01/04/2007
Posted on 01/04/2007 Copyright © 2024 Melinda Sordino
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