From My Heart

I was looking at the blog of a dear friend, an amazing writer. She inspired me to write a poem of my own.

Here I am.
This is me.
I'll never be more.
I'll never be less.
I'll try my hardest.
But I will fall.
I always fall.
And I always get up.
I promise to get up.
If I don't, I'm weak.
You think I'm weak.
But I'm not.
I've been through a lot.
I've kept so many secrets.
I've shown my strength.
You just can't see it.
Few have seen it.
I'm different than you.
I'm one with myself.
I'm alone.
Aren't we all alone?
You have troubles too.
I see them.
I hear them.
I feel them.
And I worry for you.
Because without you, I'm nothing.
But me.
And that's everything.
But not enough.
I need to be loved.
I know I'm loved.
I love you too.
I'll always be there for you.
I don't give you enough credit.
I'll miss you when you're gone.
Everything ends.
But it must first begin.
Let's start over.
Hold my hand.
Let's begin.
Together.

It turned out longer than I had intended, but I basically got out everything I wanted to. I know it doesn't have lots of literary elements.. no similies or anything, but this is a poem from my heart. I hope it doesn't offend anyone. It's really meant for multiple people: family, friends, crushes, enemies, even strangers. Lately, I've been thinking really negatively; this poem is a good portrayal. But I hold onto something. It's just a little thing called hope. On cloudy days, I look for the sun.

Sincerely,
Lauren