Child Within

Let it out, screaming inside my head

Holding back the flood gates

Locked in underground cell to supress

The tears that dwell deep within

 A place where colours don’t exist

Starkness, isolation and sadness

Why visit such a space of gloom

When I can build storeys above

 A tower of strength, sturdy and high

Stability and proud to the general eye

Exploring each level one at a time

Only very few find the truth inside

 Strength based on fragile foundations

The child within reaching to be free

Powerless, ashamed and lost innocence

An adult who fears unlocking all the hurt

 Denial is such an easy path to take

Beware the silent sadness that blooms

As the hurt from deep within emerges

Penetrating through the cracks

I want to unlock that cellar deep below

Look her in the eye embrace all she hides

Take her hand and set her free

Allow myself to finally become me 

 

By Me