Writing in My Journal

I run to my pen and paper

For it is my shelter from the storm

It sheds the tears that I will not drop

Words reflecting the cries that come from my soul

 

Scribbling away as my thoughts are scattered

Finding flow in the chaos around

The doctor said I should journal

But journaling unmasks me in front of all

 

Standing completely naked

I question who are you to judge

Have we not all sinned or done something foolish

Has perfection been a constant in the lives of us all?

 

Happiness, Sadness, and pure disgust

We feel it deep within

How we decide to digest poison

At times reflect how we digest the sweet

 

I write my thoughts on paper

Ink flowing from my pen

My absent voice speaks loud and clear

In my solitude it cannot be contained

 

Regurgitating my feelings

I face it all in front of me

It is true that in order to master oneself

You have to face what lies beneath