Suffocating-
choking-
keeping it together-
knowing that the stares will be there.
The criticism, the annoying voices
that tell you-
you failed.
Letting go to make sure you don’t fall
but you gain the burden of shame
in your life-
every day
it reminds you
of the missed road
of the shame
the smile left behind
the regret
that creeps as you sip your coffee
heavy painful
Block of Darkness.
