Expression Through Words

I've been amazed and delighted at the reaction to my previous post on single life.  It's incredibly interesting for me to get other people's opinions on this topic and also know others feel the same. Since last year and more recently whilst travelling I would get little bursts of inspiration for 'poetry'.  I don't really know if its a poem or just a ramble, all I know is I enjoy a rhyme.  The words flow pretty freely and straight from a place within my heart.I was so inspired after hearing spoken word poet Holly McNish perform at Be Real Talks last June.  Her passion and talent ricocheting through every verse, drawing me into her words.  I must make more effort to go to spoken word events, its such a beautiful expressive medium.So I wrote this 'poem' in May this year.  I think it may be better said out loud but I'm going to put it here anyway. What to do with all the hurt?When inside you're fit to burstYou're supposed to be so strongYou're supposed to not be wrongPut a face that betrays the truthGive an air of being aloof.Rejection in the friendliest of termsKeep the peace, don't make them squirmSensitive and alert yet it doesn't hide the hurtExpectations followed by predictable commiserations.Ignoring the gutTo not be stuck in a rutMake the bestPut it to the testShit, I deal with the rest.Take a chanceGive it a shotNo regrets to live byNo regrets to stand byOh, wait, I think one just flew by.Be patient they sayThere will be a dayWhen someone doesn't walk awayThey like you for youThey will be trueThey'll understand youYet Long are days aloneAm I not allowed to moan?I don't like being on my ownYou can't understand this raw feelingStomach turns like acid peelingI lie awake looking to the ceilingWaiting for that inevitable feeling.