The path that I once took

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We meet new people every day,

not everyone is here to stay.

Some make us strong to face our fears,

some walk away leaving us in tears,

that should not stop life from going,

as it is the only way of learning.

Everybody has a demon to fight,

to follow the path that is right.

Some days are dark as night,

some days are bright as the light.

The way the rain hides my tears,

I hide behind my fears.

Fear of being unwanted and unloved,

fear of being alone and a loser.

I always masked my feelings,

scared that they would be hurting.

I pretended to be smiling,

but in my head, I am screaming.

Hoping that someone would see the sadness

and notice my scars.

Hoping that someone would hear me out

when I pour my heart out.

Somewhere between wanting to be loved and trying to be successful,

I lost the real me.

who was once gratified and free.