Stay Alive

Please.

Talk to me.

Tell me what shattered your heart inside.

Your heart is beating, yet, you're not alive.

You're hearing, yet, you're not listening.

You've become a black shadow.

Lifeless.

I can see the demons in your eyes.

Your eyes have glazed over.

Your life is coming to an end.

But yet, you're still healthy, still alive.

You smile to hide your pain.

But you're slowly dying inside.

You keep saying 'I'm fine', when I know you're not.

You tell me 'it's just a phase. Don't worry'

But I've never worried so much before.

You're like a leaf

Your beauty slowly withering away, unbeknownst to everyone around you.

Soon, you're going to fall from the tree, and hit the ground.

People will walk over you, ignoring how much pain they've caused your heart.

But hold on.

Please.

It gets better, I promise.

Your heart will beat once again.

I'm hoping for a sign of life.

I'm watching for those eyes to fill with joy, like they used to be.

I beg you with all my heart.

Stay alive.

For me.