A silent thought

A blank page is all I see,
Life's pen writing as quick as can be.
The words are beautiful, the letters pearls.
As I read, the fairy tale unfurls.

A story that tells of oceans of love,
of someone looking out for me from up above.
I try to get a word in, to make my presence felt,
but I realise this round of cards has already been dealt.

Life teaches you life in its own way,
Shadows for some, for some it becomes rays.
Life is about a smile, its about that lone tear,
In the silent hours of night, life is a whispered prayer.

A prayer of solace, A prayer of thankfulness.
A prayer that shows me the real strength I possess.
The strength to smile through highs and lows,
To step in step with life no matter where it flows.

Life taught me how to hold tears and fake smiles,
If it comes to someone I love, life taught me to jump stiles.
Then why today can I not smile or laugh ?
Why do thoughts have the power to slice my heart into half ?

Why do I again stand alone, loved ones forsaken ?
Despite all life taught me, my confidence shaken ?
Maybe this thought is a territory I shouldn't tread,
Maybe some things are just better left unsaid.