Tired of Hiding

The strange looks
and confused stares
They used to make me want to scream
to run and hide in shame
but I’m tired
tired of hiding from a world
that refuses to see its own pain
in mine.
I’m tired of the lies
tired of making excuses
I’m tired of the fear
tired of wondering
what people will think
how my boss
my teachers
my friends
will react
So, get ready, world.
Here I come
scars and all.
I’m tired of hiding.

12/12/01

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