Rhapsody

Silver linings

Silver linings on a shelf, lined up in bright array

Like trophies of the highest order, proudly on display

They hide the brutal, painful worst, in hopes 'twill go away

Like depths of ocean, tugging deep, the heart can feel the drowning

I take a breath, both deep and long, in hopes to find the crowning

With all the hopes, and silver cords, I find myself still frowning

I wish that I had brought to depths a little more of sense

The will and heart and thought of care no longer recompense

As if the world and heart stood still, the breath will recommence

In deepest throes, the agony of life can all consume

The heart should never stand alone in solitary room

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