You Better Not Cry
Tears want to fall
But I won't let them.
It's going to be Christmas Eve soon
So please don't cry.
It's a happy month.
So don't be sad.
My heart is fluttering
like a butterfly trapped in a jar
wanting to get out.
My body is shaking.
No oxygen.
My lips are shut.
My words can't get out.
I try to distract myself
Happy thoughts
Not sad thoughts
No sad songs.
Don't think of that person.
Sing a happy Christmas song.
You better watch out
You better not cry
