Broken Shards

Amongst the masses I smile But that smile doesn't reach my eyes Surrounded by my friends I've never felt more alone These silent pauses where my eyes get clouded Are the times when the truth begins to leak out Are the malevolent thoughts that wreak havoc upon me seen? Sitting here with those close to me The feeling of isolation sets in Just how lonely I've let myself become My eyes analyze and dissect all, Is someone dissecting me? Who am I truly? When I cry in the dark And laugh with company Which broken shard is truly me? Philosophy defines me well Perhaps it is this great mind that thinks too much Why I'm broken and abandoned Why I try to act on instinct So that I won't be alone Many facets reveal different aspects of me Some see someone strong and brave Others see a broken child child weeping for love Which broken edge is who I am? Beating hearts all around Warmth radiates off of them Their own demons locked away They too hold fake smiles I see the cracks I sympathize when I see they too, have broken shards These shards unite us all As well as keep us trapped in the hell of solitude