I'm lost

8/22/17 

I feel lost in a world nobody else knows 

My cries aren't heard my scars don't show. 

So much darkness remains inside of me. 

Though I smile and pretend to be happy. 

It's all a mask to hide my pain from you. 

For those that truly are far too few. 

The emotions remain trapped inside 

Along with the tears I've never cried. 

I'm like a tiger locked up behind bars. 

Knowing I'm a circus star. 

The whips snap and crack in the air 

It's me they're trying to scare. 

Though they won't really succeed. 

As it is on their fears that I feed. 

I'm a person that understands pains. 

My perseverance to prevail remains. 

Someday those that constantly attack, 

Will eventually see my inner tiger strike back.