I tried to hold
Back these tears;
The tears that are
Threatening to fall.
I tried to cover
My emotions;
The emotions that
Are growing strong
As I grow weak.
I tried to act
Strong and brave;
The fake strong
That isn't there
Anymore.
I tried to put on
A fake smile;
Pretending to be
Alright.
I tried to fit in,
To blend in;
Blend in with all
Of these fakes.
I tried not to
Look so bad;
At least look as
Bad as this.
I tried to keep my
Head up high;
Not trying to look at
My shoes clapping
The floor.
I tried not to
Cower in a corner;
My feelings and
Emotions flooding
My mind,
Infecting what I do.
I tried not to
Yell in pain;
Scream out
Loud while
Being beaten.
I tried not to
Show my pain;
The pain searing
Through my body,
Coursing through
My veins like
Lava.
I tried not to
Let your words
Get the best of me;
Looking in
The mirror judgementally
At myself.
But they did,
They did.
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