I keep my feelings bottled up 

Locked away from prying eyes 

For fear of judgment or rejection 

Or the pain of being criticized 

I smile and nod and play along 

But inside I’m a stormy sea 

My emotions churning and roiling 

But no one knows the real me 

I’m afraid of being vulnerable 

Of showing my true self 

So, I keep my guard up constantly 

And put my feelings on the shelf 

But I know this isn’t healthy 

To keep it all inside 

I need to find a way to open up 

And let my emotions take a ride 

To let my true self show 

-Bottled Up- 

Blessings and Love! 

Thank you for reading.