Tomarrow

I wake up each morning, hiding my pain, Smiling so no one will see it again. Life is a battle I fight on my own, But deep in my heart, I feel so alone. I carry the weight of a past I can't shake, Smothered by memories I wish would break. I've stumbled through darkness, cried through the night, Told myself over and over, "Hold tight." They say time will heal, but it never does, I fake my strength because I must. The world keeps turning, but I stand still, Trying to find a way to heal. I've loved and lost, been torn apart, Betrayed by the ones who once held my heart. I’ve screamed in silence, begged for a sign, But the only answer was echoes of time. They tell me to fight, to never give in, But how do you battle when you can’t even win? Each step I take feels heavier now, I want to move forward, but don’t know how. I hide my tears, I swallow my cries, But pain still lingers behind my eyes. I laugh with the world, pretend to be free, But inside, the darkness is swallowing me. I'll keep on going, though my heart is sore, Hoping that maybe I'll hurt no more. But if tomorrow feels just like today, I’m not sure I’ll find my way. By Anna Tauvaa