Things Do Change

I used to cry myself to sleep,
I used to fake my smile.
I wouldn't tell anyone
what was going on all the while.

I used to hate everything about me
I used to avoid their stares.
My mind was full of thoughts
thoughts that no one actually cares.

But, now I guess things are changing...
Things are completely different.
"Who I am hates who I've been."
Let me tell you what that meant.

Now I smile while I sleep.
Now I'm not lying with my smile.
I try not to hide from anyone,
things have been good for awhile.

I like some parts of me,
and I look straight into their stares.
My mind is still full of thoughts,
but not that nobody cares.

Someone is always there
to help you through your life
I am NOT talking about God,
he only adds more strife.

There is always a physical person
that's willing to care and listen,
to hold you and whisper "It'll be okay."
Until your smile starts to glisten.

So, don't give up just yet.
Someone you'd never expect, cares.
So, smile while you sleep...
look right back into their stares.