See the true me

Why can’t you see the true me, 

Beyond the scenery

Just standing here with my arms outstretched

Asking for your help

Why can’t you look beyond the

Arrogance I muster

And see the underlying pain I’m in

Drowned in this cup of gin

I’m waiting patiently for

Something much more

Than what I see so far

It’s so bizarre...here we are

Can’t you close your eyes and

See the horizon

And feel that God is in the air tonight

Let’s not fight

Become one with me

So I can see clearly

And shed this awful skin I’ve shown the world

Will you, girl?

Forgive my fury

It’s not your duty

But look beyond this face everyone sees

It’s just not me

If you could see me

You’d see differently

And understand that I’m not what I say

You’d fall in love today

So this is my last plea

I hope you’ve listened closely

The skin I’m in feels old and coarse to touch

I hate it very much

But it protects me 

From all I can’t see

So I will wear it until the day you say

It’s safe to play

Just whisper softly

I’m tentatively

Waiting for my cue to walk on stage

Write my new page

So please see the true me

Hidden so expertly

Behind this facade of smiles and words

It’s quite absurd

Rescue me quickly

But just as swiftly

There’s something I need for you to do

Show me the true you

[January 2nd 2010]