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Tired
Physical wounds aren't the only type of pain
Emotional abuse tends to leave a stain
But it's too far hidden for anyone to see
So nobody notices the words that hurt me
If I were to punch the wall till my knuckles bled
Would you finally hear all the screaming in my head?
If I were to cut my skin and cover up the evidence
Would you look in my closet to see all my skeletons?
None of my pain is obvious nor is it invisible
Why do they treat me as if I am invincible?
Yes, sometimes I act stronger than I really am
But isn't it obvious that the whole thing's a sham?
I'm falling apart and everyone's making it worse
These fake smiles are getting harder to rehearse
I'm so tired and I can't pretend anymore
Acting like I'm okay is becoming quite a chore
07/30/2021
© Sam T. Parker
Emotional abuse tends to leave a stain
But it's too far hidden for anyone to see
So nobody notices the words that hurt me
If I were to punch the wall till my knuckles bled
Would you finally hear all the screaming in my head?
If I were to cut my skin and cover up the evidence
Would you look in my closet to see all my skeletons?
None of my pain is obvious nor is it invisible
Why do they treat me as if I am invincible?
Yes, sometimes I act stronger than I really am
But isn't it obvious that the whole thing's a sham?
I'm falling apart and everyone's making it worse
These fake smiles are getting harder to rehearse
I'm so tired and I can't pretend anymore
Acting like I'm okay is becoming quite a chore
07/30/2021
© Sam T. Parker
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