Still Holding On

Still holding on.

Holding on to my past life.

The one where I was alright.

Now I am somewhere new.

They don't care.

They never will.

I am flesh and bones just like you.

Why don't they understand?

Don't they know?

They took my heart and now

Nothing feels the same.

To extinguish a flame you have to let go.

But my fire is still burning.

They were there but now they left.

They left me and I can't let go.

Still hoping.

Still crying.

Still holding on.

They say time heals your wounds.

But not mine.

My mental scars are still here and my invisible wounds are real to me.

Days upon days life doesn't feel right.

Should I just turn off the light.

No, I will not let them win.

That is what they want.

I will not give in.

Though in doubt.

I still hold on.

My past life.

My love, my loss.

Still, I am holding on.