Tears fall in darkness,
Far from the light.
Sorrow at nightfall,
Hiding in fright.

Fearing to be seen -
Let no one know.
Feelings are buried,
Never to show.

Face lifted upward,
Mouth opened wide,
Silent the cry comes
From deep inside.

Silent, yet deaf'ning,
The lonesome call;
Voiceless and wordless,
Still stands the wall.

Wall yet unyielding,
Fence against pain,
Oh, so defensive,
Not seeing gain.

Fearing yet longing,
Not going near;
Wanting but lacking
Friends who can hear.

So disorganized
The thoughts of woe,
Lacking a pattern -
No words will go.

Sorrow, misery,
Grief, pain, and loss;
Depression, despair,
Agony gross.

Nothing quite fits it -
That deepest ache.
No way expressing,
Lying awake.

Longing gnaws deeply,
Oh, just to sing!
But how to do it
When no words ring?

The song yet unsung,
Words won't afford;
Yet I know my cry
Reaches the Lord.