Just below the surface

The tears are always there,
below the surface where others can't see them.
They are between me and my world,
they affect my perceptions,
and use any excuse to escape.
There are times when I feel like I'm floating on them,
bobbing on the waves of sadness.

Every day

Every day is a struggle, still, to keep myself intact.
Every day is a journey, inching closer to who knows where.
Every day is an emotional one-foot-in-front-of-the-other rollercoaster.
Every day I’m scared at some point.
Every day I’m sad at some point.
Every day there are moments where I escape.
Every day I search for strength and endurance.