Searching

And they sit there
filling my throat, my heart's broken.
hot behind my eyes, they burn
like the fire set in my chest
it hurts.
I try to understand,
mass confusion swarms, leaving me empty
leaving me full
the pain consumes me,
moving forward isn't an option.

who am I?

I swallow hard, tears swell
I cannot define me.
A shell of what once was
I search through the shattered mess
of whats left of me on the floor.

Broken.

I reach out, to find myself empty handed.
I'm alone.
My fingers trace along what used to be.
I find the pieces that no longer fit,
leave them behind, to find the rest
I find my smile.
It's different now, melancholy.
I find my faith.
Although trembling, it remains true.

I step forward.
The light is there, dim but real.
Slowly I find the pieces I want to keep.
Discard the things that made me weak.
Find strength in myself,
I am still me.