The Real Me

In shadows I hide, beneath the surface so deep

Longing to be seen, but afraid to reveal what I keep

Everyone around, they see a different face

A mask I wear, in this lonely space

Mom sees brilliance, strength and grace

But deep inside, I'm losing pace

I build walls high, can't let them in

Fear of judgment, where do I begin?

Trust is a whisper, faint and thin

Drowning in shadows, where do I begin?

Show me who I really am inside

Break these chains, let me no longer hide

longing for a place to confide

Come, see the real me, bold and wide

Friends take and take, but never see

The vulnerable soul longing to be free

Strangers flicker, drawn like moths to flame

Yet safe within, I hide my pain

Walls grow higher, they won't fall

Fear of being judged, behind this wall

I crave connection, but I stall

Lost in shadows, afraid to call

Show me who I really am inside

Break these chains, let me no longer hide

Longing for a place to confide

Come, see the real me, bold and wide

If only I could find the strength to cry

To let you see me, the truth behind the guise

Can I tear down these walls, open my eyes?

Embrace my fear, and finally rise

One day, I hope I'll break free

Reveal the real, the true me

Until then, I’ll just believe

That someday, someone will finally get the chance. To see. The real. Me…