I’m doing this alone.

Exhausted-

Some days,

I force myself out of the comfort of my bed.

I do it angry,

so angry inside

-I’m clawing and screaming-

but silently,

so they don’t see.

I do it heartbroken,

so heartbroken for them-

crying in the shower

where my tears disappear

down the drain with the water.

Out of sight.

Out of mind.

I explain it all,

so they understand

just enough

to keep th...

They see dark and scary

I just see you.

I see you in the dark,

In the way you breathe and finally get rest.

I see your mind slow down and the gentleness you bring.

I see you when the storm clouds roll in your eyes,

How uncertain you seem, but how strong you are.

Everyone sees dark, but I see your light...