Lonely Echoes

This poem,
is not for its melody or tone,
But my life's tale,
in its words alone.

Why do I write and
then erase my feelings all night,
Talking to myself,
hiding from sight?

People think it's easy,
all that I possess,
A loving family,
friends and success.

But I wish for a life
simple and bright,
Where happiness reigns
in the gentlest light.

I yearn to share
my heart's hidden pain,
To cry freely
where empathy might reign,

Oh, to not pen
my heart's silent plea,
For someone to understand
without words from me.

Why does my face not reveal.
the hurt I hold?
Why can't they see,
through my laughter's bold?

Why does love fade,
when it's given so true?
Why am I misunderstood,
when good is what I pursue?

I have a heart that feels,
that does ache,
Emotions that stir,
from which tears break.

Am I so wretched,
God can't grant me cheer?
Do others tire of me,
find my presence drear?

Am I so unworthy,
no one sees my plight?
Today I stand alone yet again in a crowd,
cloaked in this lonely night.

~Vipranshi Singh

So sweethearts, this is my 10th poem here.

With love ❤
Signing off
Vee