Later Words

I have all the tears I've never cried

An ocean bottled up

In jars painted black 

On shelves 

At the back of my heart

And I tip toe through life

Avoid the uneven roads of emotion 

So I don't slip

And break 

A single one 

So I don't drown

So I sit down 

Alone

I lay down

Alone

I exist in this single solitary state 

To be safe 

On my own 

Eyes closed wishing for a bit of danger

Wanting to be braver

All those tears 

Bottled up 

I bite my tongue 

Remind myself to save living life 

For later