screaming in a crowded room,
no one hears.

sinking in a bitter sea,
no one looks.

slamming on a wooden door,
no one shows.

standing in the pouring rain,
not a single one stops.

heart shattering,
lungs collapsing.

sleep a stranger
for weeks,
weeks.

whoever said time heals anything?
they lie.

soaking the pillowcase
beneath my cheek,
tears spill over-

sobs never cease,
wont let up for
weeks.

pain lingers behind
my forced smile,

as the
world

slips
              away