Emotional poison

This poem is an emotional expression about anxiety/frustration.

A heavy pain Burroughs deep into my gut,
A fear in which solemns me and covers me in ruts,
I ache to be listened to and to listen all the same,
I mourn my feelings I have dismissed and cover them in shame,
As my unconscious mind drifts me deep in restless haze,
As I carry this weight unto myself it embeds me in the bushes of a maze,
I see my veil go over me in attempt to redeem my slate,
I peer into my internal feelings, and find the peace in which I ate.
I contour my attitude with a knock off, plastic mask,
I silence my consciousness for the people whom of which ask,
I follow through my solitude that is present even when accompanied,
I trash my internal feeling for superficial needs,
Is this the way I want to live? Such judgement so punitive and cruel?
I dream insulated dreams that leak, bleed out, and pool.

Author's Note

Not very inclined with poetic devices.

Reviews

[Mya Q]

This was nice. I can definitely relate to the things in this poem. The only thing I can really say is that poetry doesn't need to rhyme. But this was good from someone who is not 'inclined with poetic devices'.
Please review my poem 'Ode to ye old breading ground' tank you

[Zoya]

This is a good poem. Something that is quite relatable. I liked it. Keep writing!

[Faith Williamson]

You may say that you're not very inclined with poetic devices, but this is brilliant! You portrayed it perfectly, and even without the description, I would still know what you were talking about. Great job.