Afraid of Being Seen

I’m afraid That people take one look at me And think I’m a freak. Scars litter my arms Thanks to self harm. I’m afraid Of what people think, When I’m pushed to the brink. Like a shipwreck I sink. Why do I care what other people think? I’m afraid Of prying eyes, Tearing me to pieces With their mind, Spending so much time Unraveling my lies. I’m afraid Of all these memories I’ve penned, Of all the times I hit send. All the emotions Drown me like the ocean. I have to learn To be unafraid, Because my dues to others have been paid. I need to not care What is said, Here or there, I’m not going to be afraid forever, One day I’ll be fearless, I will fear so much less. I won’t conform to the mold Set by others, I’ll blossom, Grow And watch my life unfold.