My Inside View

By Jasmine TornabeSucked like a vacuum, 
I held my fear,

I built up the anger you want to hold near.
Shaking and trembling is what I feel,

Purging my thoughts is how I heal.
Feelings of emptiness that have no depth,

Disappointment climbs the insides of my chest.
You've lied to me all these years,

Holding in the pain that has caused so many tears

You think you're strong, but I make you weak,

I know the truth you're looking to seek.
You thought you had control over me all these years,

I'm your friend when you looked into your mirror with tears
You think you can forget me,  

Run, and hide
I'm the only one who has stuck by your side, I've given you comfort and relief
Why do you now  treat me like a thief,

I’ve stolen from your sense of pride,

Not letting you see that your beautiful inside
I've come to steal your strength and health,

Don't look to me to give you wealth,

You've been fighting this battle all alone

Haven’t you figured it out that you can’t do this on your own?
This has been our secret for so long,

Do you have the courage to make you strong?
Faceless, fear, fantasizing, failed.
I'm the monster you won't admit

Afraid that now you'll have to commit