Shadows of My Truth

In the shadows, where the echoes sigh,

A heart beats softly, but it longs to fly.

Living in a world that's split in two,

A girl in disguise, my truth breaking through.

Once a boy in a mirror, just a shell of a name,

Tormented by the whispers, lost in a game.

I wear the mask of laughter, but inside I plead,

For the girl I know I am, to finally be freed.

In every glance, a pointed stare,

I feel the weight of a thousand cares.

Why can't they see this heart of gold,

A story waiting to be told?

I'm a girl in the shadows, trying to shine,

With dreams made of petals, and love's sweet design.

But life keeps on pushing, pulling me away,

A soul wrapped in silence, just waiting for the day.

Confined in this body that feels so wrong,

I'm screaming for freedom; it's where I belong.

God, why this battle? Why this disguise?

To fight for my truth while the world rolls its eyes.

In every heartbeat, I know I'm alive,

A spark in the dark, fighting to thrive.

Every dream that I have, it's painted in curls,

I won't stop believing, I'm meant for a world.

I'm a girl in the shadows, trying to shine,

With dreams made of petals, and love's sweet design.

But life keeps on pushing, pulling me away,

A soul wrapped in silence, just waiting for the day.

So here I stand, unyielding, strong,

No more hiding, I’ve been lost too long.

With each step forward, I break through the haze,

The girl in me is rising; let her set ablaze.

I'm a girl in the shadows, trying to shine,

With dreams made of petals, and love's sweet design.

But life keeps on pushing, pulling me away,

A soul wrapped in silence, just waiting for the day.

So let them stare, let them talk, let them sneer,

I’m stepping into the light, shedding every fear.

A girl born from whispers, now roaring with pride,

In this life I embrace, I’ll no longer hide.