Deep inside the confines of my mind,
Deep inside is where I hide.
Afraid to reveal myself to the world,
Afraid of what they might say.
Alone, I quietly read my books,
Alone, I silently write my stories.
I'm conflicted with so many struggles,
I'm conflicted and others do not notice.
I don't let them see my pain,
I don't let my tears escape my eyes.
I am concealed behind a curtain,
I am hiding in the dark.
But I have so much to share with the world.
I want to help others overcome their struggles,
I want to help relieve their pain.
There's so much hurt,
There's so much anguish.
I will rip the curtain open,
I will run towards those who need me.
I can no longer hide away,
I can no longer hide my face.
