The day hasn’t even begun yet,

but here,

on my knees,

I’m ambushed by sinister emotions.

My heart aches…

for unrequited love;

from an insatiable void;

for the yearning to do better.

My eyes swim in tears.

I stand stark naked in prayer,

all my sins and flaws on full display.

In that vulnerable state,

I’m reminded that I’m only

human after all,

on a meandering journey.

How am I going to survive the day?

Can I hold back the tears?

I can’t deal with people right now.

I just…

Can’t.