Maintain

Wire stretched painfully thin,
Standing on the brink;
The load has become too heavy,
Trembling from the weight --

Maintain, maintain;

Hold it together, sister,
Remember you are strong --

That is what they tell you;

Keep it hidden,
Let nothing show,
They need to think they're right;
Forget your own pathetic need,
You are only here for them;
Paste that smile upon your face,
Ignore the pain,
Ignore the signs --

Maintain, maintain;

Swallow futile medicine,
Weep muffled sobs at night,
Plead for help in solitude --

Maintain, little girl .....

Maintain.

Copyright © S. Leigh Marin
June 21, 2002

Apparently, time changes nothing.

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finally broke down and did typekey, so i can leave comments here again.

i've been a silent spectator, but NO MORE!!

signs of a broken heart should never be ignored.

The spirit can only withstand so much before it breaks, but with the right support and guidance one can turn their life around... leaving the past behind, and saying goodbye to those monsters is the first step towards better days! Life is for living!!!

Hoping that all is well with you. By the looks of this entry, I suspect that you are walking a tight wire.

Sister of the web...the connection between us is remarkable, please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Sending you strength and love.

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