Into Emptiness Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Deeply somber, hidden away beneath a blanket of darkened sadness, unable to face the world and what's in it today.
Head bowed, shoulders slumped, mind stashed away to protect it from the bitter selfishness and jealousy of others.
There's no one to turn to - it's a totally solo journey into the emptiness, caused by other's attitudes towards me.
Upset, holding tears back, trying not to let their saltiness fall into the raw hurt of abandonment.
Stepping steadily away from life, seeking a private space for myself alone, not wanting to be close or talk to anyone ever again.
Wanting to not be hurt by ignorant people who have no clue how to run their own lives, yet are running around, tearing and abusing people with their mean-spirited behaviors towards them.