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Cinderella

Day by day frustration runs over,

knowing people watch every move she makes,

every decision she takes. Judgment never sleeps.

Her true self is hidden with no way of freedom

 with out humiliation.

Soon a beast with in will be released,

and those around will hear her roar, shocked.

But for now, she is calm pretending to be someone she is not.

For the mask will fall and her di...

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Only A Memory

Over my shoulder

 In the corner cafe, 

eyes wide open as if,

  I saw your face.

Emotions run through my blood 

  and veins,

missing you while you're gone,

I'm the only one to blame.

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