Crying In The Rain Poem by Angela Bontle Ditumiso

On a quiet night with only raindrops conversing
I'm crying in the rain
Trying to dilute the pain
Contained within these tears
I wait for thunder to corrupt peace
Before I screech
Hoping to let out my violent emotions
But my action
Still leaves me broken

Tears a token
Of the pain in my possession
I cry when none witnesses
Because when I'm alone
I'm a mess
But I'm strong in your presence
Even if it's all a pretense

On a clear day
I plant grins on my face
This is my chance
To take off the mask
To remove my cloak
I'm crying in the rain