The face you show the world outside
Is strong, with thoughts profound
But that is not the life you live
When no one is around
You think you're weak behind your walls
For choices that you made
Because in face of strong abuse
For much too long you stayed
You've thought at times that you deserved
That load of crap you got
You couldn't be more wrong in that
Believe me, you did not
No one should have to bear the list
Of cold abuse you did
It says a lot about your strength
You stopped a years long skid
You see yourself inside your walls
As powerless and scared
In memory of the time you spent
When his heart had been bared
You do not know how close you've grown
To your mask projection
But you've not lost the hope in trust
After sound inspection
There is that one who gives you ear
And doesn't judge at all
Who has your back in time of need
Most any time you call
Soon you'll see the one inside
Will match the mask you show
The window dressing then won't hide
But frame the you I know
Richard Higley © Mar 2012
