And Another Performer Dies.

And I am dying for your applause. spinning round day by day I prance for you. forged smiles mimicking glances in sickening masquerade. I charm my best dragging laughter coaxing confidence. And if you'd look close you'd see. I'm sick of waiting for fairytales to suffice stardust won't solve anything. my mask is suffocating too thick to compete rip it off, the horror of it all sunspots pattern my nose my insecurities, you wouldn't admit faults the makeup cannot hide And I'll steal the show. I come forth freely as you sulk behind curtains open wide, you cower defeated my heart is open alone I give forth my all sing the song love gave me stepping into light I am vulnerable at last newborn I take my first breath And I know this how it is meant to be.