What's Done in the Dark Will Come to Light

It's funny. I remember I was listening to Ariana Grande's "The Light is Coming" song when I wrote this poem. I basically wrote this poem as a warning to a loved one that no matter how hard you try to hide who you are, the truth will always find a way out. We are not meant to live a lie as human beings. We are meant to be free.

You're mad at me again

Because I won't give you what you want

You're a spoiled kid full of secrets

But nothing hides in the sunlight

Why do you cringe when I demand to know who you are?

Why do you hate yourself?

Why do you ask me to hurry when we hang out

But stall when it's time to go?

Why do you growl at passersby

When your arm is around me?

What are you afraid of?

Why are you hiding that big piece of yourself?

You want me to fix the issue for you

But I can't

I can't teach you how to love yourself

The way I am learning for myself

Know this--

The truth will set you free

And like an angry light

It doesn't enjoy being held captive