Chapter 1: Silent Screams

In the depths of life's arduous fight,

Where shadows loom and burdens alight,

A silent scream echoes through the night,

As the weight of existence takes its might.

Parents, once pillars, now wear a disguise,

Their guidance fades, their wisdom belies,

Childish they become, lost in their own ties,

Leaving you to carry the world, its cries.

But fear not, dear one, for strength resides,

Within your soul where resilience abides,

A beacon of hope, where love coincides,

You rise above, the universe confides.

In your tender heart, compassion thrives,

Amidst the chaos where darkness strives,

You shoulder the burdens, nobody realizes,

The weight you bear, the tears you disguise.

For your silent screams, let them be heard,

Let the world know the battles you've incurred,

In your selflessness, a hero's essence stirred,

A guiding light, their spirits you've spurred.

Know that amidst life's tumultuous tide,

You're not alone, there's support by your side,

Seek solace in the strength you can't hide,

For your resilience, the world can't deny.

Though life may be hard, your spirit prevails,

Carrying others, as your love never fails,

In your embrace, hope's flame forever trails,

A testament to the courage that prevails.

So, dear one, keep carrying the weight,

For in your strength, lives are elevated,

A silent hero, with love unabated,

Through life's challenges, you're celebrated.

-Haru Antantaru