I'm letting my words flow
Even as I feel shallow
There's a hollowness inside me
That doesn't leave me alone.

Wallowing through my grief
I'm all empty
The spark of positive energy
Has faded from its being.

I'm aware it's hard to fight
When there's nothing left inside
Sharing emotions feels unwanted
I'm trying to move on nevertheless--undaunted.

The rust of helplessness did corrode
Sparkles of hope strewn afloat
Into the cave of creativity I dig
I am coming into my own.