"Grieving in Silence"

For the past several weeks,
I've been grieving in silence.
Lost one of my family/friends
To domestic violence.

And though it pains me,
That you're gone away.
I'll be thinking about you--
Every step of the way.

LaTasha B.

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"Broken"

 You can't fix me--

The damage is done.

I thought the world was broken--

But I guess I'm the one.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"A Hole I Can't Fill"

There's a hole I can't fill--

And it's so crazy deep.

And the more I try to explore it--

The more that I weep.

There's a hole I can't fill--

No matter how hard I try.

And the more I reach for it--

The more that I cry.

There's a hole I can't fill--

And it's tearing me apart.

The more I try to explore it--

The more it breaks my heart.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Hidden"

Hidden is the truth,

Hidden is the lies,

Hidden is the sun--

Behind her gray skies.

Hidden is the truth,

Hidden is the lies,

Hidden is her pain--

Beneath her heavy eyes.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"It Hurts"

It hurts,
But I know that every scar has a place.
It hurts,
But I know that every scar has a face.

It hurts,
But I know that everyone makes mistakes.
It hurts,
But I know that everyone has tough breaks.

It hurts,
But I know that every heart has been damaged.
It hurts,
But I know that we are strong enough to manage.

LaTasha B.
© 2017

"Death of a Loved One"

I don't want to believe the story--

But I guess it's true.

I just can't believe,

That this happened to you.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Heaven Got An Angel (Part 2)"

I'm so weak,

I can't speak,

Heaven got an angel--

This past week.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Heaven Got An Angel (Part 1)"

Heaven got an angel--

The other day.

I'm so sad,

That she passed away.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Violence"

Everyone's quiet,

Everyone's in silence,

Everyone's hurting,

All because of violence.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Red"

Red is passion,

Red is pain,

Red like lipstick--

Leaves a stain.

Red is anger,

Red is love,

Red like no other--

Rise above.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Sticks and Stones"

Sticks and stones may break my bones,

Some words never die.

The hurtful words they always say,

Bring tears down her eyes.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Eye of the Storm"

I'm in the eye of the storm--

And I can't see myself out.

I'm surrounded by pain--

And a head full of doubts.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Why Don't You Rip My Heart Out?"

Why don't you rip my heart out?
And tear it into two.
I thought I was afraid--
But then I fell in love with you.

Why don't you rip my heart out?
And tear it into pieces.
I tried to stop the pain--
But it never ceases.

Why don't you rip my heart out?
And tear it apart.
I was a sweet and happy soul--
Until you broke my heart.

Why don't you rip my heart out?
And pull it from my chest.
I used to sleep easy--
Now, I can't even rest.

Why don't you rip my heart out?
And keep it when you're done.
I thought you were being serious--
But you were only having fun.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"I Left My Heart Out On the Floor"

I left my heart out on the floor--
I can't believe I left it there.

I left my heart out on the floor--
And you told me you didn't care.

I left my heart out on the floor--
Now, I can't find it anywhere.

I left my heart out on the floor--
And now it's covered in despair.

I left my heart out on the floor--
And you left it there.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"You Don't Love Me Anymore"

I left my heart out on the floor--
And you stepped on it.

You don't love me anymore--
Now, there's regret on it.

The pain and suffering--
Has neglect on it.

The pills and potions--
Have no effect on it.

Through painful times--
I reflect on it.

But Jesus loves me--
So, I try not to fret on it.

Things always get better--
So, I won't sweat on it.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"Don't Ask Me to Go Deep"

Don't ask me to go deep,
It's nothing but darkness there.
Don't ask me to go deep--
There's nothing but despair.

Don't ask me to go deep,
The pain's too much to bear.
Don't ask me to go deep--
Unless you truly care.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"It Still Makes Me Sad" (part 2)

It still makes me sad,

That I believed in you.

And all I have are the scars--

Of what I've been through.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"It Still Makes Me Sad" (part 1)

It still makes me sad,

That it was a decision I had to make.

And though I'm getting through it--

It was a costly mistake.

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"I Don't Have The Heart"

I don't have the heart

To live.

So, what more--

Can I possibly give?

LaTasha B.

© 2017

"(Letting Go) Hurts Like Hell"

I have to cry about it--

It's the only way I can let go.

It still hurts like hell,

I just thought I'd let you know.

LaTasha B.

© 2017