An Unopened Book
Kept Inside My Head
Here I am stuck inside my head,
Replaying every memory;
every word that's been said.
I walk and talk; going through the day,
just hiding it away, fighting it alone.
Never heeding the tears I just wiped away.
Tears no one will see, can't see,
I won't let them see me cry,
I can't risk the way they look at me.
Don't want the response I'll hear,
don't need their sorrow, mines enough.
Here in my mind I face my fears.
Reality seems faked; distorted lies,
but, the feeling is real, destroying me.
but, true hope like true love never dies.
I survive cause I am stronger,
although I may stumble,
I can last so much longer.
In my mind here I am now,
screaming in pain, hurts so bad.
Just me here and a broken vow.
Catching my own falling tears.
Wiping away the trembling hands.
Hoping to wipe away sorrowful fears.
Telling myself put on a smiling mask.
Let no one see your pain; keep it hidden.
Fearing the questions that they might ask.
Keep it here inside my head, quietly alone
Be brave; stand tall, face it proudly.
Never let your tears be known.
Kept inside my head
An Unopened book
D. Cody Herring
Replaying every memory;
every word that's been said.
I walk and talk; going through the day,
just hiding it away, fighting it alone.
Never heeding the tears I just wiped away.
Tears no one will see, can't see,
I won't let them see me cry,
I can't risk the way they look at me.
Don't want the response I'll hear,
don't need their sorrow, mines enough.
Here in my mind I face my fears.
Reality seems faked; distorted lies,
but, the feeling is real, destroying me.
but, true hope like true love never dies.
I survive cause I am stronger,
although I may stumble,
I can last so much longer.
In my mind here I am now,
screaming in pain, hurts so bad.
Just me here and a broken vow.
Catching my own falling tears.
Wiping away the trembling hands.
Hoping to wipe away sorrowful fears.
Telling myself put on a smiling mask.
Let no one see your pain; keep it hidden.
Fearing the questions that they might ask.
Keep it here inside my head, quietly alone
Be brave; stand tall, face it proudly.
Never let your tears be known.
Kept inside my head
An Unopened book
D. Cody Herring
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Kept Inside My Head
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