Emotions

A Poem by Claire

pain held up so close inside
tears that have been waiting to fall
breakdowns that are inevitable
a pure but tattered soul
words begging to be said
hands yearning to create
emotions pleading to be let loose
anger so built up inside it doesn't know where to go
fears hoping to be faced
hope that doesn't exist
the strength to take the pain is in excess
while the strength to let it all out is scarce
sadness that blackens any happiness
memories that cloud my mind
a shattered heart that will never be whole again
blood waiting to be spilled
gashes that won't easily heal
joy that does not exist
negativity runs through my blood
exhaustion covers my whole body
the seams that hold everything together are threating to snap

but I keep going on...

someone has to