so many feelings
running deep within my veins
sometimes i wonder
how i keep from going insane
the things i am facing
are so hard to bear
happiness and joy
are no longer there
emptiness and saddness
consume my weak heart
for it seems that my world
is slowly falling apart
i try so hard to battle
the demons within
but no matter how hard i struggle
the devil seems to win
pushing down my pain
and holding it inside
only makes me realize
that feelings arent meant to hide
but until i think im ready
to meet this head on
i will hide behind my mask,
pick myself up, and carry on