A day in the life...

The thoughts creep into my mind like a stalker
silent and evil, looking to devour my soul
I fear they will succeed as my heart is crumbling
breaking into a million pieces on the floor

sad and pathetic, it is hard to believe I accept this life
gift wrapped in newspaper, tied in twine
worse and worse as the years go by
eventuality and turmoil coming to a boiling point

does anybody hear the silence, the screams within
nothing is said, telling the world of the pain inside
is anybody listening, does anybody care
apparently not, as I am still here alone, crying, dying

slowly, intentionally, methodically
so careful to save face, and the soul of my family
help and finger pointing, just a phone call away
I'll save myself and put it all away, forever