I'm falling apart
And no one can see it

I've mastered the smile
The look of ease
Like I have no problems in the world.

The only thing that could give me away
Is the blood
Seeping through
Dripping on the outside
Of my jeans
Of my sleeves.

Everyone is so trained to
Ignore
The blood
That doesn't just stain…
It drips.

And yet
No one even notices.

It's the only sign
That I'm not okay.

That all of the words
They hurt.

That every action just confirms
My existence
As a toy
Solely for pleasing others.

I learned
Long ago
That no one cared
About me.

So why does that hurt so much
Now?

Why should I be surprised
That I'm imploding?

Why should I be surprised
That no one sees it?

Crying,
Is not a form of weakness,
But,
It is a catalyst to give you power.
A catalyst,
To display,
All your difficulties out front,
Without having to play the role of the strong figure;
Faking that smile, laugh,
Through your difficulties.
You need to,
CONFRONT YOUR DEMONS.
Then,
The realisation of weakness,
Often leads to something rare,
Your strength.
A strength you never thought you had!

//KZ.M

You who brought me new colours
Who made me see the wonders
Who gave me new perspectives
Who helped mold new objectives

Who showed me the bright sun
And all that was nice and fun
Who woke me up from my nightmares
Who patched up all my hideous tears

Who made me feel complete
Who made my everyday sweet
Who loved me like I loved you
Who showered me with love that's new

So, don't leave my side
Go with me in this ride
Through the pains of this place
Wrap me in your embrace

Care for me like you would for a baby
Assure that with you I know of my safety
And through all troubles, we'd come through
Then my forever would be with you

Stop and listen to the silence all around.
The soft and steady nothing that lies without sound
The dew on the grass screaming it's hello
Silent on its words but strong in its show.
The fresh morning winds wrap around your face
Saying not a word, yet leaving you a trace
A Trace of all around you a beauty without sound.
So close you're eyes and take in the silence around.

Cur pillaged
garbage bag

Tampons strewn
cans licked

Rotten pumpkins
beneath canoe

Neighbors argue
redneck chatter

Dead squirrel
atop  car

Wild garlic
crooked fence

Open door
pour coffee.

I need to hold a fragment of you in my hand
I will gently pick another piece of you
Cherish it kiss it back to life
That will be the hope that cements the join
One by one piece by piece I will gently put you back together
Every speck of glue will have smiles running through
Every little crack will let in the light
When you are whole again I will stand back and breathe in the view
People will remark on your amazing power
I will admire your strength
For you are even more beautiful than yesterday