May 2019
You must not know
The pain I hide
So, I tuck it away
Until it burns me alive
It sears every cell
Of my weak and battered soul
Searching for a breath of air
To ignite a raging inferno
I conceal it to protect you
From a burdened and heinous fact
Past horrors are devouring me
Forcing my mind to reenact
Scenes and images I cannot fathom
Therefore, I am reluctant to share
Hoping for a bit of resilience
To save you from the crosses I bear
The pain I hide
So, I tuck it away
Until it burns me alive
It sears every cell
Of my weak and battered soul
Searching for a breath of air
To ignite a raging inferno
I conceal it to protect you
From a burdened and heinous fact
Past horrors are devouring me
Forcing my mind to reenact
Scenes and images I cannot fathom
Therefore, I am reluctant to share
Hoping for a bit of resilience
To save you from the crosses I bear
A desire to conceal atrocities, in order to protect, often creates more damage and does the inner-self harm! It also causes those we hold dear to feel hurt, confused, and shunned... Always keep fighting for resolution, acceptance, and peace; but remember no one should walk a long journey ALONE!
