Inner Battle

Pale sallow face,
the lips are turned down
into a permanent frown.
What a disgrace.

The circles under your eyes,
they are dark,
A haunting mark;
Yet you still do not realize.

Blurry eyes worsen your view?
Tears flow to your chin,
all the while knowing you live in a world of sin.
Have you yet seen the new you?

Hair falls like curtains around your face.
Holding in all that is dying to get out.
You fall on your knees and scream and shout.
The old you left not a single trace.

So where did you go?
Where did you hide?
Or did you simply get swept up in the tide?
Relax. Just go with the flow.

So why are the tears still there?
I see your broken heart,
and it's tearing you apart.
So how come you do not care?

Do not walk away from me!
Let me help you fight this battle!
Please. Just let go of the handle.
Please. Don't give up and flee.

Walk back to the mirror.
Now look me in the eyes.
Breathe in, and just realize,
We can conquer our fear.