Ain’t nothing on the outside that’s gonna make you whole

To fight aloud, is very brave —
But gallanter, I know
Who charge within the bosom
The Cavalry of Woe —
–Emily Dickinson

You always loved the thunder
And you're scared of the light
Hiding from your insides
So you pick another fight

It's time to shut up
And listen to yourself
Your neverending squabbles
Are ruining your health

Scrolling through the profiles
And it makes your body burn
Life is not a scrapbook
Some people never learn

It's time to shut up
And listen to your heart
Stop flailing around
Or you'll tear yourself apart

You're over there and everywhere
You're talking on the phone
In everybody's business
You can't stand to be alone

It's time to shut up
And listen to your soul
Ain't nothing on the outside
That's gonna make you whole

by Richard W. Bray

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