Pain Within

I feel as though a hole
has been punched through my chest,
Like my whole world
has been stolen away from me.
I feel mentally, emotionally,
and even physically empty inside,
Like I’m a hollow shell with
no meaning for its existence.
I feel completely lost in the world
full of mystery, pain, and uncertainty,
Like a homeless, mentally unstable,
neglected soul roaming the streets.
I feel like there will never be
happiness, security, hope, certainty in my life,
Like there is no hope left for a satisfying reality.

-Khushi Kaul