you think you can handle it
you want to
and you pretend
like I do
then you lie
even to yourself
just like what I do

but soon
the rage will win
you'll feel sorry for yourself
like how I am

and when you've exploded
you'll be one with the hidden gems
trying to piece back your shattered pieces
wanting to be a diamond--whole and precious

// H a n n a h B a k e r © dbrodriguez ; 2017