M. Aline

conflicted with emotions

expression not in the cards

for this part is not a game we play

when ripping out our hearts

hold me down before i set a fire

in the hearts of the ones i love

protect me from myself

for i’m not as tough as i portray

it’s all a facade

anyone will tell you

we act tough to push people away

it’s all a facade

though this i will admit

i only speak the truth

but most times i’m misunderstood

people think i’m being rude

my expressions are priceless

those i can’t contain

though i dangerously contain my emotions

at least my heart is safe

keep them at arms length

don’t let them get too close

people always leave

that i’ve seen at most

it’s very rare to find someone

who wants to stay

i guess that’s why i hide away

to keep myself safe

deep beneath the mask

a hurting soul that one cannot bear

a broken heart that can’t be mended

at least not by self or those who care

but only by God’s love and grace

and so shall i lean on him

though i can’t depend on many

i know i can depend on him

for he stands on his promise

unlike most

he will never leave me nor forsake me

that i know for sure

i am not alone

for he walks beside me and with me

wherever i go.