Oh, the pain...

Pretending that life is ok,
At least when you are around.
Inside of me I am crumbling but I will
Never let you see my tears.

Part of me just wants to lie down
And never open my eyes again
I could only hope and pray that a
New beginning awaits me somewhere.

Please understand I do not have strength
As I go about my daily day
If this is the plan I
Need an uplifting of my spirit.

Poverty of good will and love
Absinence from the pleasures of life
Intricacies of heart and mind
Neglect of body and soul.