These are the empty days
When the silence between the sentences
Is overwhelming.
The barrenness of my life
Comes into full view.
I am ashamed
Of how little I have left.
Devoid of the sparkle
That others say they see,
How could they know
I’m only pinning up my broken smile?
The silence is consuming
Reminding me of what I have lost.
Filling cups with nothing
I take a drink
These empty days are all I’ve got.
Secret Thoughts Within 
This strikes an emotional chord in me. We all experience such moments in time. Beautifully penned the feeling.
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Thanks for saying so Radhika. I wrote this a few weeks ago and have honestly been hesitant to post such a heavy piece, but you are right… We all experience such moments 💜😊
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Amazing ☺️
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Thank you so much 😊
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This is such a heartbreaking poem. I’ve found myself in such situations too. You’ve captured it perfectly. Beautifully written ❤️
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Oh thank you Shweta. I’m glad to hear I captured the emotions 💜
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That first stanza won me over! 👏👏👏 Bravo Secret, Bravo!
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Thanks John, means a lot 💜
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Ahh yes, all of us have our share of these empty days. Beautifully written!
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Oh thank you for sharing your thoughts Rishika. They are honestly appreciated 😊💜
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Nicee
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Thanks Aashi 💜
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Pinning up your smile. Wowee. Brilliant. So sad but have had this experience too, a lot. Please don’t hesitate to post heavier stuff. I love to read it.
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Oh thanks Lorraine, I appreciate your encouragement on this one.
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Wow i love these lines so much: “I’m only pinning up my broken smile?”; Filling cups with nothing / I take a drink /
These empty days are all I’ve got.” Opening was really great also!
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Thanks Ben 😊 Lovely as always to hear which lines stood out to you 💜
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Those were fantastic, without a doubt. But the whole thing as well.
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Haha, thank you for saying so.
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This hits hard
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It sure does.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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This is truly lovely writing. A very heartfelt piece. “Pinning up my broken smile”… that really got me. 💔 Beautiful work, dear.
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half the way, i have marked ‘like’, couldn’t wait to read other two para… lovely💜💜
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Haha, you are delightful 😊💜
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