Hansel and Gretel

I leave bits and pieces of myself
Scattered in a haphazard line
like a bread crumb trail
That no one will ever find.

I don't intend to lose these pieces
In fact, I wish I never did,
But I can't seem to hold myself together
And smiling is something that my mind has forbid.

I shouldn't worry so much
About things outside of my control.
It eats away at my heart
And leaves nothing but a hole.

I'm really trying hard
To keep myself intact.
I know that I am not perfect,
But please ignore the things I lack.

All I want is for you to smile at me
And tell me how proud I have made you.
Tell me I'm not a failure anymore
And maybe I can pull through.