I’ve tried to be what was expected of me
Suffocated by the grief that others fail to see
Hiding behind great walls built for the defenses
My soul now drowning in a sea of false pretenses
Living my life with feelings kept in the shadows
No sign of emotions as I hang from the gallows
Strong bridges now burn and crumble to ashes
My voice now silenced to avoid the harsh clashes
Head hanging low to avoid eye contact
My soul becomes restless as I prepare for the impact
Their voices become amplified as they shout, yell, and scream
The torture never ends; or so it would seem
Abandoned by those who say it is me that they love
Hard to believe when they push and they shove
Avoiding their words that once cut like a knife
Loneliness and solitude are now my new life
A façade of a life so that their anger may cease
I flee to the darkness with hope to find peace
Peace in the darkness for my soul needs to rest
Peace in the darkness will bring an end to my quest