The tears come slow but sure
Now, when I can cry
Nothing left to hold back for
These shoulders can sag for a little while
I’ll get it all together again
eventually, I know
but there’s only so much room
it can be held down forever
And now, here, in the quiet
far removed from the public eye
I can cry
when no one is seeking their own validation
No other drawing comfort from me
I can let the wall down
Let a little bit out
And tomorrow the walls will rise again
Strong and stoic and seamless
But for now, let them fall
I can cry