I used to think...

I used to think

That everyone cared how I felt

That they'd care if I was sad

That they'd help me feel better.

I used to think

That I was invincible

That people's hurtful words

Would just bounce off.

I used to think

That the stars shone only for me

That I was the reason the sun rose

That I was the reason the earth kept spinning.

I used to think

All these things.

But now?

I've been hurt too much now.

Their words pierced me.

Right through my shell.

What happened to me being invincible?

I told people I was sad.

They just ignored me

And walked on past.

What happened to everyone caring?

When papa died...

And I broke inside...

I thought the earth would stop.

Grind to a standstill.

But nothing happened.

What happened to everything I believed in?

Was I lying to myself?

Of course you were.

Their voices are scornful.

I can hear them smirking.

I knew you would break sometime.

They don't care?

They don't?

I'm not strong enough for this.

Not strong anymore.

What ever happened

To what I used to think?

Author's Note

Ugh. Not my best work. All criticisms accepted - and necessary.