i screamed
for the first time
i screamed as though something inside
was trying to get out
trying to get away
because it could not bear
to remain within
whatever it’s called that’s left of me
the depths of despair, too deep
the Darkness, all encompassing
and the stench of a rancid heart, beyond its ability to endure
finally, screams gave way to tears
that poured like rain
brave enough to endure the pain
i fell, limp, in my chair
unable to move
held in place by unseen weight
alone and no choice but to allow my soul to be ravaged
by this scathing emotion
hours passed, as did the storm
and when dawn broke on my shattered heart
i picked up the pieces
rose up
and went on my way