_____ by Nana

I am trying to release my feelings
which is buried deep within my soul
have been denying how I feel for a long time
I can no longer keep these feelings inside
I want to shout, scream, and yell
but fear is keeping it in my throat
and won't let the words come out
my fear of what I know will happen
that my family and friends will hate me
that I will be alone
so I try to push these feelings back deep in my soul
but they won't go back
sometimes I just want it to end
the confusion
fear
sadness
but I know the only way it will
is if I release my feelings
so I will scream, shout, and yell
I am a Lesbian

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