The Body's True Words

If my body could talk,

my hands would recall

how many times

they balled up with anger.

My feet would remember

every step I shouldn’t have taken.

My mouth would tell you

the unspoken words

that I needed to say.

My ears would play back

all the lies and secrets.

My brain would let you know

my REAL thoughts.

My heart would pour out

all the anger and pain

that’s behind my fake smiles.

The old pain still tries to haunt me.

I am scared to let my emotions out

‘cause my soul will cry out

in the silence.

I try to control my heart

that strains to be released.

I pray that I will find my way.

By Harrison, 8^th grade