If I could 
Give you my pain
For just a moment to two,
You’d feel all the feelings
That so conveniently elude.
You could no longer deny
All the heartache
You’ve so cruelly applied.

You would know
Why I cry
Day after day.
You would know
All my pain;
And why I hide
All the truth
And the shame.

You would see the mask
That covers my face.
And feel the sting
Of loneliness’ embrace.
You would feel the emptiness
That plagues my soul.
And how desperately 
I try to keep control.

You would know
All the things
I petrified to say.
And how much
I want to
But can’t
Or won’t
Go away.

How I wish
You knew
How you tear me up inside.
How you make me feel
Unlovable,
Worthless,
Unwanted,
So hopelessly beguiled.

If only you could
See and feel
All the secrets
I’ve locked
In my broken heart.
Maybe, just maybe
You’d understand me
And stop tearing me apart.  ©