Inner bully

Stop, don’t think just let it go 

If you let it go it doesn’t control you

But I told her then I had no power

No power over myself

Live, but be cautious too

I asked her how do I do both? 

There was no reply

Just emptiness inside that was all consuming

Smile but not too much 

They might see through your mask

I asked her again, why I must care about what they see?

No reply, just thoughts

Control your pain

Show them only what they want to see

But what if they see me? 

They won't, I've made sure of that

Do better, be stronger, and love more. 

I told her I have a lot of love but no one to give it to 

She said if you love yourself then you can love others

I replied I don’t love myself; you have taken that from me