A Womb in Sorrow

Halfway gone, halfway to go-
Not a soul for these emotions to show.
A second of mirth, and a second later,
A pool of tears in the heart's crater.
Life's struggles pull apart every bit
Of what was left in this lonely pit.

Oh look! There's something moving there!
Trying to enter a realm unaware.
Is that what brings the storm within?
Or is it because of the unforgivable sin
Of feeling, crying, speaking out,
Of deeds of love that naively sprout.

Alone you can conquer the world, they say;
Alone you can find your destined way.
Alone you should try, time and again,
Alone you will fail, once more slain
By needful urges of your spirit weakened,
Bringing you closer to your self sickened.

Apologies if these lines weren't meant
To light up your day, or fix your life's dent;
Sorrow is the truth that we all face
And yet deny it to run the rat race.
Happiness isn't all that matters;
A real cry fixes what a fake smile batters.