Fin

I sit within this cold and crowded place
and wonder how it came to be
that once my heart was filled with joy
where now resides pure misery.

I know that somewhere in the world outside
are those who suffer worse than I
yet all that does is make me see
my life is naught but one big lie.

I hide the truth with skill honed over time
from even those who hold me dear
yet it gets harder with each day
and soon my act will fail I fear

For shame I dare not stay and let them see
my heart implode to drop me in
the black hole of despair that waits
my soul to take. So goodbye. Fin.