Pressure

My head hurts
throbbing behind my eyes
pressure building like
water in a tight balloon.

My eyes are closed to the
bright light that is
called Life.

I don't want to see anymore
pain and expressions
of doubt and mistrust.

I will walk alone
through the murky trenches
of my thoughts and fears.

Please don't let my eyes
give away the pain
that's inside me.

The pain will be over soon
with the throbbing slowly
receding into my empty
core.

Just a matter of time now