lighthouse

by paracosm

i am tough but i am not cement.

just because i’m not in tears doesn’t mean i’m not in pain.

feelings flicker in,

feelings flicker in, feelings flicker out.

i stand strong against the waves.

i stand strong against the waves. stack stones on my walls.

i stand strong against the waves. stack stones on my walls. stay safe inside my fortress.

i am tough but i am not cement.

i’m not in tears.

i am in pain.

i am afraid.