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I'm putting on a show for everyone around;

   step right up, the one woman circus is in town.

Listen to the music and stare in wonder;

   just don't lift the curtain and have a look under. 

Don't look too far past the glitz and the glamor;

   just embrace my big toothy grin and cheery manner.

If you look too closely you'll see the high tightrope I'm walking;

   and the ripped safety net open to the floor it should be blocking.

I have to watch my step so you won't know it's all a disguise;

   one wrong move and I'll tumble right before your eyes.

I'm trapped in the ring with everyone watching;

   always fearing they'll find out it's lies I've been crafting. 

I guess for now no one has a clue;

   so continuing this act is all I can do.

Ladies and gentlemen step right up and see;

   step up to watch the two-faced freak show I call "Me."

Author's Note

any comments/advice are greatly appreciated

Reviews

[Laughing-Bear]

Wow, so true. Most are fearful that if the real them is seen they may face rejection. A very powerful poem that made me feel a cry of a soul.