Emotions

There's a human trait

we oft try to hide

that's not letting out

what we harbor inside

Emotions stay hidden

so as we not appear weak

our words become guarded

with those that we speak

We want to look strong

appear as we're stable

regardless of cost

so we don't garner a label

That label unstable

bringing other folk's jeers

delivering to us

one of our most basic fears

That lack of acceptance

those friends who will leave

bringing us heartache

is what we believe

It's this lying to self

we must always avoid

as we cripple our hearts

without emotions deployed