Behind confidence I hide my fears
Behind strength I hide my insecurities
Behind forced smiles I hide many tears
Beind persistance I hide uncertainty
Behind nonchalance I hide much pain
Behind perfection I hide deep worthlessness
Behind fake pride I hide my shame
Behind hope I hide constant desperation
Behind serenity I hide desperate cries
Behind courage I hide neuroticism
Behind health I hide inner demise
Please don't ever judge my book by its cover
And don't listen to my covert lies
Because my unapproachable demeanor
Is simply a fear-driven disguise
My soul hides behind unpenetrable walls
My true self resides deep within me
Although fear makes such a task impossible
I want so badly to set "me" free
Please don't believe when I say I don't need help
Stop this cancer from taking its toll
For it you fail to see my hidden anguish
This blakness will soon destroy my soul
