Numb

Numbness is the body's defense mechanism
Not only towards physical pain
But emotional as well
Your body just shuts your emotions off
Knowing that if they were to be active
It would simply be too painful
Even the funniest thing can't make you laugh
Make you smile
What is a smile?
But you're just on the edge
Of breaking down
What does it mean to be happy?
You've forgotten what that is
The feeling of being carefree
Relaxed
Not having to worry
But if you're very careful
You don't have to feel the pain
You're body's on your side
Even if no one else is.