An Empty Shell Called Me
Once so happy and carefree
Filled with wonder and curiosity
looking for answers to life's mysteries
Love once filled the void in me.
As a mother there was a lot of fun
soaking my kids with the hose or a water gun
Losing track of time while playing in the sun.
Then eating ice cream while watching television
Then somehow along the way
My joy was gone like yesterday.
I tried to grasp it to make it stay
I tried so hard to smile everyday
The hope of feeling whole again
feels like it will never happen.
The hole is growing as it deepens
I try to find things to fill it in.
Now no matter my efforts I still cant see
solutions or answers to again be happy.
I seem to be drained emotionally
leaving an empty shell called me
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