Don't Look

We're all trying to hide the pain we feel inside...

Don't Look

(7-13-17)

If eyes are the windows to the soul then do not look into mine

The things you'd see aren't meant to be seen

The pain I hide is mine alone

The fears I fear are not for you to know

You look at me and I look away

Too afraid to show you what's inside

If you knew the thoughts I think you'd run from me

I'm broken, damaged, beyond repair

I can't show you how broken I am

You can't see the darkness inside of me

I'm screaming but you can't hear

I'm cut off and so very alone

There's no one here that wants me around

I'm just one person in a sea of many

Used, abused, mistreated and then thrown away

Left to pick up the pieces on my own

There's a struggle inside my soul

It's mine alone I will not share

Put on a smile but won't look you in the eye

If eyes are the windows to the soul then look away from mine

~Shawna K. Whaley