SURVIVE

We’ve heard it before, way too many times.

Why can’t we seem to understand it?

“It’s all in your head, just don’t think like that.

Where do your demons even come from?”

Because we treat those who are damaged like they are just a bunch of crooks.

Does it have to bleed for you to get it?

We give them guns instead of guidance, then wonder why our kids are killing themselves.

Just scream.

Just cry.

Just let out what you’ve got inside.

Tear off the black and let your colors bleed through.

The ones who caused you this pain, just show them who you really are.

No one can take that away from you.

And no one should.

You can’t be you, because it’s not you they know.

You hide the truth, because the truth can’t be loved.

So, you wear a face to hide who you are.

Because it’s better to fake a smile than to show them your scars.

You’re looking at me as I fall apart, while I’m watching you as you leave.

You rip me apart and then leave me to bleed.

And the blood that runs out will stain, but trust me I would do it all again.

Just scream ‘til there’s nothing left.

And burn the mask that you possess.

Don’t let their hate destroy you.