The Real You--- by Ashley Brown

I'm lost.
Surrounded by you.
All alone.
Can you find me?
I'm here.
Somewhere.
Buried under lies,
Stupid facades...
All smiling lies.
Hiding from you.
From them.
From everything.
Afraid to let you near.
I'm here.
I'm lost.
Surrounded by you.
Who am I?
I'm not sure-
but I'm you.
The real you.
Can you find me?
Or have you lost me forever?
Please help.
I'm lost.
You're lost.

A/N: This is a poem about how I've created a persona to hide behind, and few people see the real me, if anyone. I wrote this when I realised I might be losing myself...

May 27th, 2003

~Ashley