Behind The Barriers

Book Cover

All books have stories

All stories have a meaning

And all covers are deceiving

A smile is what you see

But tears are what she holds

A happy family

Is what you think she has

But the arguments continue behind closed doors

And leaving is on her father's mind

And "gay" is a whisper in the back of her mind

A laugh is what you hear

But her cries are always nearby

You think she goes to bed

A smile on her lips

A laugh in her heart

But she goes to bed crying

A prayer in her heart

That her father will still be there

And that her secret will remain untold

When the sun rises again

And a new day starts

Like your always told

Don't judge a book by it's cover

Looks are deceiving

If you think someone is always happy

Look closer

You might notice that they're a lot like you

Covered in scars

And weeping

With secrets they're keeping