Heart throbbing to the rhythm of the anthem
My breath short, hesitant
Legs that sway to the deep warm music
My lungs hurt with effort

Inhaling strongly I willed myself to sing
Feelings emerged, slowly swelling
My heart cracked open
Slipping the catch of emotions

The memories flooded back
Burning back of my eyes
A instinctive reaction I couldn't resist
Nails dig deep into the flesh

Thrill of sudden pain pulling together
Once again the tears are hidden
Stored away forever
To be left buried but never forgotten