A layer of self hatred surrounds me like skin
Acting as a barrier not permitting anyone in
This layer has become the only thing that defines me
It's the only thing people tend to see.
So many things about me they will never know.
It weighs me down and makes me feel so low
This deceptive appearance doesn't match my inside
It only caused disgust and shame that compel me to hide.
It's spreading more and more out of control
Every moment of everyday breaking down my soul
This self conflict is unbearable and hard to face
Self esteem and confidence is what I need to embrace.
I dream and search for a way
To defeat this every single day
But this has become a battle I can not win.
This layer of self hatred surrounds me like skin
