Fears

My fears torment me every day Things that I can't hide Bad memories and loud shouts Tearing me up inside My smile hides this pain That I can't seem to forget Maybe I should, but maybe I can't I don't know if they've won just yet I laugh and I joke And you think I'm okay But frightful thoughts Fill my head every day I'm still scared and alone And I'm still left behind Memories, go away I'm almost out of my mind I try to face the world with bravery But quickly it disappears It seems, no matter what I do That I'm haunted by my fears © KLLK 2003 *Author's Note: I wrote this shortly after I got out of an abusive relationship.*