Silent Suffering

stoic expression though prickly thorns stabbed her breast silent suffering

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 1/26/2024 6:06:00 PM

Very nicely done, Lin. I can't recall my mother ever complaining about anything and she had 15 children.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/26/2024 2:59:00 PM

powerfully penned Lin, I am sure many can relate my friend, hugs jan xx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/26/2024 2:23:00 PM

reminds me of my mother...a stoic at heart who held onto her stoic facial expressions through all kinds of stormy weather. She did so suffer silently. Well said...am faving

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2024 2:41:00 PM

We always try out best to keep that 'stiff upper lip,' when we can, knowing it will strengthen others who need our support. Thanks a lot, Sara.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/26/2024 2:07:00 PM

Some take pride in their Stoicism. Only the crimson droplets reveal their subterfuge. Thanks for your kind visit.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2024 2:40:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Rich. I enjoyed reading your story about Floyd and Sheila.

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/26/2024 12:04:00 PM

So many do suffer in silence Lin, and the powers that be, are happy to leave them to it, its probably best to get it out of our system, just like you do here in a brilliant senryu, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2024 2:38:00 PM

I always try to be strong in helping others get through rough times, but none of us are immune to needing someone to be a crutch when we need one. You know what I mean. Thanks for liking this Senryu, David.