what hurts the most (poetry)

the shame he couldn't face

shame was burning in his lungs
but he didn't care

pain was lingering down his spine
but he didn't care

he's doing all of this
to keep his image

but what he showed me,
that side of his,
i know it's all a game
i know he's facing a lie

doing all of this
just to protect his image

he lies,
and lies
and lies

so they'll give him more pride
and his ego
will grow

but there'll always be shame,
and sooner or later,

he'll realize i was different than the others

that i actually cared

the shame he couldn't face