Teardrops

My emotions take the lead over logic.

I hold onto each word, it’s kind of tragic.

I open my mouth, but nothing comes out.

Someday, I’ll break my silence with a shout.

***

My thoughts are swapped with feelings I can’t tame.

Bruising deeply, I whisper “they’re the ones to blame”.

Again, I try to speak and tremble as I start.

Only more silence comes, betraying the emotions in my heart.

***

I sit all alone where the silence never ends.

It’s not my fault they’re being fake friends.

I'm made of stars in a world so dull.

The silent tears I cry somehow make me whole.

***

Loneliness seems endless when silence’s your friend.

I'm not concerned, it’s them who pretend.

I'm a gentle soul in a world that's unclear.

These quiet tears remind me that I'm still here.

***

It feels like a valve is being twisted in my head.

Sorrow is overwhelming me, filling me with dread.

My soul has outgrown its shelter.

It’s breaking the frame that hides in my center.

***

The tap behind my eyes has turned on.

Teardrops spill like light breaking at dawn.

My heart won’t stay tucked out of sight.

It’s never felt like it quite fits right.

***

They whisper cruel words behind my ear.

“Snowflake.” “Softie.” That's all I can hear.

It hangs like a curse, but I wear it with pride.

I’ll no longer hide what lies inside.

***

Shouts ring through the atmosphere.

Names like “drama queen” and “weakling” won’t disappear.

Teardrops fall like rain on stone.

I’ll just leave them there alone.

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This is heavily inspired by Melanie Martinez’s song “Cry Baby”. That, and other songs by her, really match up to my own thoughts and feelings.