The Untold Lie
Her fingers yearn for Mama’s hands
But she holds a cold device
It doesn’t offer any love
Her lullabies emanate from nowhere
As empty as the walls around her.
Still struggling with the new device,
her glum face divulges all.
She likes to watch the story of ships,
Stranded on the orange sea —
A sea that swallowed her dear dad.
No one told her he’ll never return
She’ll wait for eternity.
Muted by neglect and apathy
She doesn’t know a smile,
or the warmth of an emotional anchor.
On the tenebrous path of her life,
when she grows up with the void,
with the untold lie
Will she be emotionally numb?
Or hold a hollow heart?
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Sadje for the inspiration to respond to her photo prompts #Whatdoyousee – 334
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Emotional Shadows 
my heart is in my throat
Oh! Thanks for discerning the truth of the situation, Annette. The expression on the face of the child struck my heart.
Chilling. I felt a shiver go through me as I read these words.
I am delighted that the chill of my words is being felt, Darlene. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
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Thank you Ange.
Felt deeply Balroop .
I am glad the emotions in this poem are reaching out, Maggie. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.
My pleasure always Balroop !
Tragically sad, yet beautifully evoked. Also relatable. She may stay numb, but hopefully she will meet good people who will lead her to her higher self. 💜
I like your positivity Deb. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts. 🥰
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Ooh! This is so heartrending, Balroop and hit very close home as my husband is a sailor.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Punam. The images of this week told me that story!
My pleasure, Balroop. ❤️
A very poignant story/ poem Balroop. This is sad state for a child to be in. Thanks for joining in.
I just looked into the eyes of the child to write her story and it unfolded itself. Thank you for the inspiration, Sadje.
Yes, she seems to be sad and in a pensive mood. Thanks
Oh my goodness! This is so heart-wrenching, Balroop.
It is inspired from the emotion in the eyes of the girl. Thank you for coming over to read, Jan.
Emotional and profound poem Balroop 🙏
Thank you Kamal.
This is such a heart-breaking and touching poem Balroop. We can feel the sadness of this little girl and all the emotions she is going through.
Thank you for reading, Marie. Yes, the sadness in the eyes of this girl is heartbreaking.
Such a beautiful poem, charged with emotions, the words making me feel the pain. Loved it. 👏👏👏
Thank you for sharing your kind words of encouragement, Goutam.
The pleasure is mine. 🙏🏻
Always welcome dear Balroop 💓🙏
This made me want to cry!
I’m glad the emotion of this poem is reaching out.