After Dusk

Understand Me

Amidst the puzzlement of life,

When a storm is stirred in my mind,

Disappointment kicks in,

Frustration, just an accessory

Which drives me insane. 

Ain't I a hypocrite?

Want everyone to see the light,

in themselves

but ignores all things bright,

in myself.

Bottling up my emotions,

My mind, a dark space,

My heart bleeding with a nasty scar.

I remember it all,

All the things I've been told,

All the taunts I've heard,

From the people around me. 

Now all I feel is confusion,

You said you know me,

but, do you really understand me?

Do you know how I feel?

I am exhausted,

trying to see things,

from everyone's perspective,

So, let me be selfish this once,

And let me be angry, 

let me be frustrated,

just for this once.

My mind like seasons,

My thoughts, nameless,

Here I stand trying to find myself,

Trying to see the good in myself

Well, how can I?

when my words hurt many

To cover my vulnerability.

-D_R