Poems

The Shell That Holds You

By: Dana Lloyd

Im good at many things but I don't stand out
I plant my feet but I don't stand my ground

I open my mouth but I'm too scared to speak

I spread my wings but am afraid to leap

I am the shell of every human being

I bring depression that scolds you

anger that loathes you

and fear that holds you

I am the shell that molds you

when you're too scared to escape you live here with me

too afraid to live life

you're no longer living

you're waiting for death