Hiding Behind the Cameras By Kenny Davis

Hiding Behind the Cameras by Kenny Davis In front of the cameras I would flash my prize winning smile Even for just a little while Basking in my glamour and style While under the vile, pile of this world’s bile Drowning in it as if I had jumped head first in the Nile You see, behind these cameras, I would cleverly hide All of the lies and late night cries that I buried inside Memories of goodbyes, “Oh my’s”, and “Lord, why’s?” behind these pain filled eyes Holding together the disguise, that my tear ducts have dried, saying over and over “Lord, I have tried!” avoiding to relinquish my stubbornness and pride Embracing the flash, as if it would last Knowing that it was just a mask, for my stressed, depressed ass Just a blast from that flash, but a way to move on from the past Flaunting in the presence of paparazzi Wearing Armani, sipping on Bacardi, Going the way of Gotti, like I was somebody My whole entire world, caught up in entertainment Who I really am, struggled in detainment Behind this smile, if the public only knew what my name meant All the tears that were spent when I needed to vent About the real blessings I was sent and then where it all went Hiding behind all of the glitz and glam While the public did their best just to slam who I am Confused by who they knew and who they thought I was on cam Confusing remarks that made them say, “Damn!” Putting me in a category with all of the trash and internet spam I would give them the look, so they could get a shot Sporting the latest fads and fashions, I even dropped it like it’s hot It’s where would all of the people come from that stumped me Surrounded by the masses of those I thought that loved me Though I was showing the signs Of the pain and hurt that dwelled deep inside I would hide this broken line on this withered heart of mine All to reinforce the strength of my spine That in time this heart of mine would heal with these cameras I hide behind © September 2011 k.davis