having feelings sucks...but it's worse when they're not there

Why have feelings?
Why hidden feelings?
Feelings are meant to be shown. So others can know who we are and understand us.

Why have Joy if you can't express it?
Why have Sadness if you can't cry?
And Love if there is no one to share it with?

Who can measure the worth of feelings?
Anyone who feels them, of course.

But who can measure the worth of feelings expressed?

Feelings that effect others when shared.
That spread from face to face ... eye to eye.

Feelings that multiply tears in sorrow on sorrow
That reflect a smile in every dimple.

Love that grows with every sacrifice
...every thought conveyed..

Yes…feelings are precious but why do we hide them so? Why are we afraid to affect those around us?