Sometimes it hurt
To take another breath
And force another smile for you
I try
To be a little stronger
To hold all your problems
Carry it on my shoulders
But they aren't broad enough
Arms aren't long enough
To keep reaching down
And pull you up
I know you need me
Say it so easily
Under the guise of
Not needing me
There are expectations
That you expect me to see
To fulfill
Willingly
Am I allowed to be weak?
Show vulnerability?
They tell me I can't
I can't let myself be
When my heart aches
And when I want to break
I patch myself up
Little pieces of tape
To cover up the wounds
When I felt like I just might break
I choked back those tears
Till no one could see
They were right there
Drowning me
Cause that is
What we all call
Masculinity
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Simply Poetic
PoetryMiscellaneous rhythms and meanings meant to convey feelings and thoughts, maybe they'll make you think, maybe they'll make you wonder what's wrong with me, maybe you'll even enjoy them. Simply put, it is my attempt at good poetry
