I hear tortured cries within my body and soul
I see that I'm a nuclear explosion of misery and sorrow
I pretend that everything is normal, and it usually is
I touch the burning flame of sadness in my heart, and cringe
I worry about my fading health that I have neglected
I cry when I think about my recent life
I understand that my life will never be the same
I say things that betray myself and my heart
I dream that things will be better soon
I try to keep my real emotions from showing, for they hurt
