peaking out 

from the shelter of isolation

desiring the world

yet fearing the light

if I had a dream

they would be eaten away

slowly, but surely

taken from me

by insecurities that bully

my heart; now secluded

left trembling, hiding,

in fear

where are we;

going, take me somewhere

new, breathing, 

take my heart 

on an adventure

leading me down avenues

unexplored, unimagined

the storm is just beyond 

encroaching on fabricated tranquility

like ripples in sand

slowly growing

yet so unlike them 

for they fade

as quickly as they came

block out my heart

like you close out the light

leaving me stranded

and helpless; and lonely

so hopeless

As I look to the heavens

wondering if it exists

pondering, searching

unanswerable questions 

asking why, my heart hurts

knowing there is nothing

beyond my own imagination

to relieve me from this

reality, letting go of it all

I’m shattering

I’m splintering

I’m cracking

from this pressure 

cul-min-ate-ing 

from within

Your tears pour

into my soul

onto my shoulder

Is there a hope,

when you’re so lost

the path so obstructed

there is no way home