A Silent Cry
written by: Vijayeta Tirkey
@vijayeta_tirkey
They greeted me with half-hearted smiles,
Yearning to be aloof,
Concealing myriad woes.
Wrinkles on their faces narrated a poignant tale,
Of helplessness,
Of desolation,
Forsaken by their children,
Compelled to stay in an old age home.
Filled with despair,
Recounting the bygone days,
The forlorn yet hopeful look in their eyes,
Longing to return to their homes.
Vijayeta Tirkey hails from Assam, India. She works in a diplomatic mission. She is a poetess and blogger. Her works have been published in newspapers, International Journal and anthologies. She believes in living and enjoying each and every moment as there is only one life to live.
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- A Silent Cry - May 13, 2021
