Bottled up Inside

Bottled up inside
are the things i never said.
The feelings that i hide,
the lines you never read.

You can see it in my eyes,
read it on my face,
trapped inside are lies
of the past i cant replace.

With memories that linger,
wont seem to go away.
Why cant i be happier?
Today's a brand new day.

Yesterday's are over,
even though the hurtings not.
Nothing lasts forever,
i must cherish what i've got.

No more wishing for the past.
It wasn't meant to be.
It didn't seem to last,
so i have to set him free.

--FROM THE BOOK CHIKENSOUP--