by Jerremy Newsome
10/19/08
I've always tried to be the one
People leaned on to get by
and though it kills me to deal with it
I lie and hide it when i cry
People need to believe
They can dump it all on me
It's the only reason I'm useful
I wouldn't know what else to be
So what if it takes a toll?
Helping's more important than my pain
I put back on my fake smile
The next friend comes, it starts again
Maybe it's too much sometimes
I might feel I can take no more
maybe i need some help myself
But how can i shut that door?
How can I try to help people
If I'm the one who cries
Why look to me for support
When I can't even keep tears from my eyes
I cry each day, but only at night
To keep the world away out of fear
I know if I let anyone see
No one will ever want to be near
I'm supposed to be the one
People turn to when they're blue
Though I may be broken, dying inside
Hiding it's the best thing I can do
I know it all seems pathetic
Which is why no one can see
The pain I bury deep inside
No one needs to deal with this from me
For give me my digression
I know no one needs to hear
My stupid sentimental problems
You should just ignore my lonely tear
Don't worry about me please
I swear tomorrow I'll be fine
For you I'll bury it all again
The weakness is only mine
-Hayley N
Submission date : 2009-12-23
Last edit : 2009-12-23
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