Disappointments. . . .Pain. . . .Sadness. . . .Tears

Scar tissue covers with the help of years.

Disappointments. . . .Pain. . . .Sadness. . . .Tears

Reopened scars make the pain feel queer.

Disappointments. . . .Pain. . . .Pain. . . .Tears

Disillusioned hearts bring bitterness here.

Disappointments. . . .Pain. . . .Pain. . . .Ache

Bitterness makes pain impossible to take.

Disappointments. . . .Pain. . . .Ache. . . .Rest

Detachment hides scarred hearts best.

©Lynnette Schuepbach, 1967