Stop Hiding Poem by Jacqueline Dougherty

It's no wonder why I have to hide

all my feelings deep down inside

in order to keep you safe in my heart.

It's hard, the hardest thing for me,

because I have to pretend I'm ok,

when really, I'm not.

Why be sly and hidden instead of out there?

If it's a problem, then let it be

I can't hide my love any longer.

It kills me when I can't hold you

or kiss you like I want to

all because we can't be.

So as of now, too bad for everyone else

and their pure jealousy.

I want to be happy and not suffer,

the pain is killing me.

My arms hurt because I see you,

and you're not in them.

My hands hurt because I see your's

and they aren't holding mine.

Why can't we breathe and be free?

I'm tired of hiding and playing

I just want to exhale and live.

The pain is there, gnawing at me,

harassing me, tempting me.

I'm fighting not to give in

but I don't want to hide!

My hands feel tied

because I can't touch you.

You are standing there

and I'm within grasp yet,

I just can't hold you.

You tell me when I can

be free and stop hiding

beccause I'm dying.

Hurry and tell me.

Tell me when I can.

Tell me when I can be in your arms

and tell me when I can breathe

and stop hiding.

I want to be free and happy

and with you.

Not hiding, not pretending.

Just with you.