By Shelza Manghnani
Every emotional decision I took so far
Was to ensure, that no one sees my scar....
My constant urge to be involved with others
Was to delay that pinching pain, and act normal like others.......
Avoiding my inner turmoil each day
So that, I could quit questioning myself on replay.......
Even after knowing, all that I had bottled up inside
I smiled throughout, and continued to hide.....
Everytime I failed at something emotionally
I felt numb, and decided to cut off myself socially......
My real intention was always to stop that inner void from consuming me......
Instead, I always ended up feeling as if, I was drowning in a sea......
At the end, I realised that ,only I could fill that void,
because continuing to fight it would leave me destroyed.
Your poem is beautifully written, capturing deep emotions with raw honesty. The imagery of battling inner turmoil while maintaining an outward smile is both powerful and relatable. It’s a poignant reminder of the strength required to face our own voids and the importance of self-healing. Truly impressive!