lost in translation

 
been there, done that, 
don’t ever want to go through it again. 

so many words to say
yet trapped within these lips
a heart so heavy laden
emotion turmoil all unfurl
a glimpse at hope once seen
now diminished cease to exist
the irony of life so cruel
teasing a life so fragile
to laugh or cry unknown
belittlement of the self
bruised since bygone years
same cycle yet repeat
perhaps asking was a never
forget and avoid seems best
fled the heat of the flame
only to be burned in open fire
if only to love and be loved
now simply just a myth
stupid step fell hard
should’ve known better
the signs so classic
one is like any other
words of empty
charm of old
break not a heart
already shattered
of pieces lost along the way
whoever will pick up the shards?

it’ll all be for lost and nothing
if it all doesn’t stand for something
if only to take a stand and pride
let it not be a past to hide
or else best be left forgotten
before the future becomes rotten.
.sigh.