Lost Words

Trembling with fear In the depth of night But no "I'm scared" Was ever in sight Mind dizzyingly racing In the wake of day But "I'm anxious" I dared not say Weight of the world On my chest "I'm worried" was not Uttered to the rest Spiteful daggers Pierced my skin While the "I'm hurt" Remained within Empty promises Suffocated with blame "I'm angry" lost, Replaced with shame Achievements abundant With fear, I leapt The "I'm proud" Inside I kept Efforts unrecognised Or simply ignored Saying "I'm disappointed" I could not afford Unsure and confused Blurred direction Yet no "I'm lost" or Communal reflection Starry nights Lost in an embrace But even "I'm happy" Was a hidden case So many words crushing This heart of mine So they could soar freely Hearing "I'm fine"