It's a Lot

I carry words I never say, They sit like stones inside my

chest. I smile my way through every day. Pretend that this

is for the best. You ask me why I hesitate. Why every answer

comes out slow. There's too much riding on the truth. More than you'll

ever wanna know. I learned to love the weight I bear. I learned to

hide it well. It's a lot, more than I can give. It's a lot,

more than I can say. It's a lot, and I hold it

till it hurts. It's a lot, and it works. You touch the place I try