Can't Go Back

After all this pretending.
I can't go back.
I'm too used to this shell hiding all within.
I'm afraid.

I can't escape now.
This shell has enveloped my soul.
My every being.

I can't go back.

I can't break away.
I'm stuck in this shell.
I can't shatter it.
I can't show the real me.

I can't go back.

What will it take to break out of this shell?
I want everyone to see the real me.
I want everyone to see my poetry.
I want everyone to see I don't always play around.
I want everyone to see I'm not as stupid as I seem.

I can't go back.

I don't think I can show anyone the real me anymore.
After all this pretending I can't escape.
I'm stuck forever within this shell.
I want everyone to see me and the real me.
But is it too late for that now....

I can't go back....