Keeping It In

I don't really know what to say about this one, just that any reviews would be well received. Thanks.

Dad shouted at me last night

I began to cry, but not in front of him

When he turned his back away from our fight

Emotions came bursting out in floods of tears

I locked them out

Closed the door on my fears

I wanted to scream

To tell you what's wrong

That I'm being swept downstream

But I can't say it, It fills me with dread

There is really an issue here

It's not all 'in my head'

No, I'm okay

I'm a strong person, never letting a tear be known

I hold it in every single day

Because I know you'll blame yourself if I do

It happened with my brother, he had therapy

And now its happening to me too

Author's Note

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Reviews

[angelina]

You've written about a very unique subject. From my experience for lack of better words, letting things out is better than letting them build up or 'Keeping It In' if you must, but be wary because soon someone will chance upon that hidden thing that has been there all a long. In addition, This feeling you've written of seems to always end up with a hopeless feeling after its run its course. Everyone no matter that persons status, have gone though it at one time or another. This is where the quote "what makes us human" come into play.

[Goodbye]

This is really moving for me, because I have actually felt this way, a lot. It's great to know that I can relate to this poem. Good job :)

[Jim Parson]

This is a very emotional, obviously heart-felt write and so beautifully moving. But I beg of you, don't keep it in. I know that you've read "She Seeks the Woman". Read it again, because I feel very certain that your father feels the same way about you. Some fathers just can't express it but we always feel it. Maybe read it with him and I'll bet you he'll tell you that he could have written that to you. Maybe it will help heal your relationship like it did mine. I pray for you.