False Strength

I am trying to be strong

in this moment of weakness.

I am trying to hide my tears,

as my throat feels like it will

explode in defeat. 

I am tired of suppressing 

my emotions to keep peace.  

I deserve to be heard as 

everyone else around me.

I do not run and I do not hide

when words are spoken to me

that I may not like.

I am more than a shadow on

the wall, there are wishes and

dreams that I also search for.

It seems as if I give away to

much of myself,always receiving
the short end of the stick. I allow
myself to be taken for granted, I
smile away my feelings like they
do not really matter.

I can feel it,
but to speak it would cause
bitterness and pain.