There's a place inside that we try and hide
A darkness that we fear will make us die
We repress it, but still it resides
Plaster makeup to cover the pain
Where a smile to dissuade the image of shame
Drink to numb and dull the edge
Inside it still resides
We dress it up we primp and swagger
But it still cuts through our facade
The burns are like a molten dagger
Why do we have to disguise ourselves as a
Content man
A happy teen
A giving wife
All hide an obscene darkness that rests unseen
What is so wrong about showing your pain
Do we hide it from our own insecurities
Or do we hide it from others
We don't want to share our darkness
There is a solace in this abyss
The lonely pained teen that plasters a smile to
Keeping parents at bay
The stole worthy family man
Who can't show he is fallible
The dutiful wife
Afraid of being called an unworthy mother
All of these are our lies to hide
The fear where our darkness resides.
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Ink & Tears
PoetryThis is a collection of poems that I have written about my struggles with depression, anxiety, love, nature, and the darker aspect of the world that seems to always hammer on my heart. I hope this reaches some of you.
