Hidden.

You don't know me.
Don't think you do.
Why can't you see,
What I need to do?

I need to get away
Away from the tears.
Away to the place,
Where I can face my fears.

You've never tried
To understand.
That's why I hide,
With shaking hands.

I hide from your hate
I slink from your view.
I try to imagine,
Life without you.

You don't know
That I cry.
That the whole happy image
Is just a lie.

None of you think
The pain is real.
You can't understand
The longing I feel.

If you were to ask me
Why is it I cry.
It's because outside I'm perfect,
But I'm broken inside.

Hidden. My true self
Escapes your glare.
You could uncover my secrets,
Though, you wouldn't even dare.
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Renee
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