I show them only skin deep

Trying to hide my flaws within

I cry each night

I see only darkness

I show them a brighter me

I show them a happy soul

I smile

I laugh

When inside I am dead

Dead to the world full of hatred

Dead to the world full of depression

Dead to the world full of careless people

I hide the memories behind the curtain

I hide the pain behind the curtain

I hide the thoughts behind the curtain

I hide myself behind the curtain

Why open the curtain?

Why show them my flaws?

Why give them reason to judge?

When I can hide

Hide who I am

Hide what I stand for

Hide it all behind the curtain