Inside Out

The sun is shining out
The rain falls down within

Pain and hurt will happen
No matter how thick the skin

The Ouchies and Baddies
See your ache and grin

The swirling sting of words
Always find your heart hidden

The arrows hit their mark
You’re deluged in the din

Seems your authenticity
Was your greatest sin

They used it all against you
Made worse ’cause they’re your kin

You’ll build the walls much stronger
Protection to their chagrin

You carry on with a smile
Memory pokes like a pin

You’ll never again trust them
It’s the only way you’ll win