The Difference of Me
The Difference of Me
Hiding behind a mask,
poised and perfect-
nobody knows
how I stand internally.
Inside
the difference of me.
On the front
there is me-
cheerful
delighted
peaceful.
The girl everybody is screaming
to get to spend their “Friday night” next to.
But,
inside is
the difference of me.
I can see past my mask,
it is pitiful really-
fake
disguised
an unkind countenance.
Inside,
the difference of me.
She never felt
as if she belonged-
going through the motions.
Outcast
Disgrace
Not “(fill in the blank)” enough.
Just another girl.
Hope for the hopeless,
rest for the weary.
Inside cries out,
the difference of HER.
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