To you I am an empty vessel

to fill with your woes

Unhappiness, anger and blame

Seep into my brain.

You walk away, sated, ready for another day

Ready to refill your vitriol.

I am weighed down

Hurt and anxious,

holding your darkest thoughts.

Keeping you safe from the sadness

The evil sits with me alone,

Not knowing how to dispose of this heavy load.

As you walk away, lighter and free

The darkness invades my soul

Taking root growing, gnawing,

Diminishing my soul.

No empty vessel for me to unload

I must carry my burden alone.

You are my flesh

You are my blood

Your secrets I must hold

Can I be blamed?

Will I be judged?

Will a deity release me when all is told?

I cannot shed this load,

No one must ever know.

Hope has died within.