"Promise me, you'll cry" to my younger self

To my 16 year old self

"You're in pain

Acknowledge it

Don't shut your brain

Numbing yourself won't help

Cry, let those tears out

Don't pretend to be all right

Let your voice shout

Don't take it too light

Hear your shattering mind

Your body's deafening scream

Don't act dumb and blind

It's real and not a dream

Take everything forward as one

Don't leave a part behind

Keep your pace slow, don't run

You are strong and one of a kind

You lost someone close

You are hurting and not okay

Please don't pretend and don't oppose

Cry, no numbing, no fake smile, hear what I say

It'll get better, trust me

Don't pretend to be fine

Don't become a puppet of time

Don't lose yourself

Don't lock your feelings

You'll be happy again, you'll smile

So promise me that you'll cry"

- lia