Hear Their Cries

Those in pain never speak

They cry silent tears

They create hidden scars

They try to erase their fears

They pray nightly to be saved

They hope daily to be seen

They hate themselves for their mistakes

They wonder if they can ever be mended

They hate those who hurt them

They wonder what will happen

They want to feel joy instead of sorrow

They want to be loved instead of hated

They wish they could overcome their fears

They wish they could stop their tears

They need to be accepted

They need to be heard

They are crying out for help

But they are just ignored

You need to pay attention

For their silence is what you’re missing,

Because if you listen closely you might

Hear their cries of pain.