Amidst the noise, I'm lost in thought,
A heart that's heavy, emotions fraught.
Tears hover close, yet refuse to fall,
In this maze of feelings, I can't grasp at all.

I'm starving for peace, but can't swallow a bite,
Craving sleep's escape from the endless night.
I yearn to reach out, spill my heart to a friend,
But something holds back, keeps me silent till the end.

My chest aches with a hurt I can't express,
I want to cry out, but my voice is suppressed.
Caught between too much and an empty void, ...