Pen It Down

It's Okay

Love took its toll,

So did hate.

The colors of life gave way;

They led me astray.

I suffered, yes

But bleed I didn't;

I'm alive, yes

But breathe I can't.

My world went down in flames;

I'm running on fumes.

I want you to listen,

But I'm afraid to ask.

I want this burden to lessen,

But I'm afraid to take off the mask.

By the time you get it,

I'll not be there to say,

"It's okay."