Speak: It's Not Easy

I have to admit I am weak

With one mistake, my life changed

I tried to hide from this crowd

They are familiar yet I felt astray

I closed my eyes to escape reality

I'm here even though I'm not

Sometimes the truth hurts so bad

So bad that I forced myself to live in lies

I need a place where I can be myself

A place where I don't need to pretend

Is it my fault to be myself

This is me... why not appreciate me

It's hard to sleep at home

It's like I don't belong in here

Something is missing, I do not know

Am I a part of this family

I have dreams, I have feelings

I have what it takes to be human

Stop judging me, it's unfair

You do not even know who you are

Should I live this way:

Alone, cold, suffering

I want you to know me

I want you to be "you"

I know keeping these things inside me

Can't make any difference

I know I can't please everyone; even you

All I am asking are respect and freedom

I want to change but I am afraid...

Now

I cannot see, I cannot hear

Am I free or just scared

Whatever it is, I am sure

Finally, I am me.