Sadness Unseen

By Emily Thrasher, 2015

I saw you laughing

When I came by yesterday

Your sparkling smile

Was like diamonds gleaming

I felt your warmth and

I thought you were peaceful

Why didn’t I notice it?

Your eyes so full of pain

How did I miss the underlying sorrow?

Today I saw you break down

Tears streamed down your face

How long has this bothered you?

Sadness I never knew you felt

It must have felt like an eternity

Alone with your thoughts