SarahNSH

"Cork in a Wine Bottle"

A happy face painted on
to hide all other emotions
of anger, fear, or sadness.
Hair tossed back in a ponytail
boyish steps try to show
confidence in this body.

Glasses worn,
closed windows
you need to open
to gaze into
these eyes.

I hide who I am because
it's so much easier being
someone else when I feel
the need to be human.

Tears are shameful,
anger should be buried
in the deepest part of
your soul, never released.

Until it finally flies open
like the cork in a wine bottle.

POP.

You just got a glimpse of
me, without the control.
I need to monitor my
emotions to show
no weakness.

Perfection is a
way of living
not a goal.