Hold Back The River

You learn
to play the part
Of silencing your heart
Because the world
is uncomfortable
with your
sentimental art.
You learn
to hide it from view
On a short leash
within you.
A caged secret
that you fight to keep.
Until oneday
a stranger
comes your way
claiming that they
can understand.
How quickly you'll learn:
Your love
has become
similar to a strong river
behind a weak dam
from everything you've held in
If you allow
anyone to break through
The force will be too strong
And they will sail far away.      
         
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