Caught and Hidden Hell

These poems are meant to be read together. My friend James wrote "Caught" in response to "Drained", and then I wrote "Hidden Hell" in response to his. Hope they bless you.

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Caught
(by James)

Even if you run
Eventually your feet hurt
So stay here
Learn to face your fears.

You won’t be alone
I swear we’re here
Just call our names
You know we’re near
You don’t have to say goodbye
So when asked how you are
Don’t you dare lie!
Your words can’t be so far
From the truth.

Nice try
But you can’t hide.
We won’t let you
Don’t lie
What is inside?
Just share what’s true.

Hidden Hell

Pain, hurt, sadness…
A wall getting torn
Down.
Stone by stone,
Hands rip away.
Light pouring in
Through the cracks
To reveal a scared
Little girl
Who just wants
To heal
And feel safe.
Light piercing
Darkness…
No where to hide
Anymore.