this poem is really sad-and i really like it. i think i can relate to its meaning as well (tragically). i've certainly been in a situation like that before, where i thought i had to hide the real me and my feelings. anyway, the word usage was pretty good, maybe a bit awkward in places, but overall, i thought it flowed quite nicely. and it's full of emotion, which is certainly a plus with poems. that's what they're all about. good work.