Perception

Perception

What do people see when they look at me
Do they give me a second thought
Do they wonder what my life is like
Can they see all that I try so hard to hide from the world
Or do my sullen, greying eyes give it away
Can they see the torment, pain and anguish
Do they notice when I wipe away that tear which somehow escaped
Or does my fake exterior hide it
My mask which is so perfectly formed, no cracks in sight
That specially designed costume that I forever wear
Or am I just kidding myself that I’m a great actress
When really I’m a broken, torn girl who died inside years ago
I like to think the world can’t see my secrets
But in reality they can see right through my layers

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