We walk alone…
Within our mind...
Though surrounded by people
At any given time
Our life seems empty…
Devoid of love…
Prayers seem unanswered
By the One above
We dwell on the injustice…
Of our past…
Reliving the pain
Misery that lasts
We turn within…
Protected in our shell…
A hurt heart hidden
From this earthly hell
This world feels wicked…
This world feels cold…
Love’s warm embrace
A touch not known
We scream in silence…
A voice not heard…
Seeking… a savior
A comforting word
As time passes…
The shell grows strong…
Pain does not enter
Yet it still feels wrong
The soul is captured…
Held within this net…
Of a body wounded
A mind that won’t forget
A cry for acceptance…
A wish for love…
Necessities of life
All are deserving of
The hope still flickers…
Embers of loves flame…
Burn within
To ignite again
We walk alone…
Within our mind…
Yet surrounded by love
At any given time.
Written by TaVona Salaz Treadwell