Emptiness

There's a hole inside my chest.

Her name is Emptiness.

She decided to take up residence,

the day you up and left.

No matter what I do, she will not go away.

even though I tell her "you're not welcome, please don't stay."

Every time I try to hide the tears she makes

Emptiness just doubles down on everything she takes.

I don't want her in my heart, I do not want her there.

But I can't make her leave when she strips my feelings bare.

Because you walked away from me, you may not be aware,

that Emptiness is killing me, and she will never care.

Emptiness is stronger than I will ever be.

She is growing even larger, deep inside of me.

Maybe I should let it be, let her overstay her lease.

Because loneliness would take her place, and I will never be at peace.