Off Balance

It's never an easy decision,
                       holding the pain in
                                             or letting it out.
You have to be strong.
                          You have to be brave.
                                            You have to be yourself.
And yet
                     You need help,
                                           but you won't ask for it
                     You need love,
                                          but you won't expect it.
Are you your own worst enemy . . .
                                         or your best friend?
Are you the only one,
                                         or one of the many in the end?

It's not an easy decision.
                                       Blocking the truth that you hide.
If you could just take a second
                                        and put away your pride.