Secret Revealed Poem by Sierra Staten

Consider today the day I reveal
Every thought, emotion and word that I feel
We'll begin to dissect everything that I sealed
I promise you now that I will not repeal.

A few years ago I was shocked into silence,
It seemed my life had turned to defiance,
Not long after that I resorted to violence
For my father had died and I had no other guidance.

Too quickly my mother moved us out of our house
To try to avoid the pain of losing a spouse
In my closet I had not one shirt, pant, or blouse
And in guilt I cried nightly, more quiet than a mouse.

My grandparents and uncles I no longer do see
It seems now I have only half of our tree
That's not even the sad part, I know you'll agree
My mother thought I was as happy as could be.

Keep in mind, that I cried every night.
My mind and heart were always in a fight.
I thrived in the dark and I hated the light,
Suicide? Hey, I just might..

My mother moved on, and my sister did too.
And nobody noticed, the wall always grew.
I blocked out every person and thing that I had,
For nothing replaces myself and my dad.