Can You See the Real Me

I hide myself away from the world The need to protect myself is strong Afraid of rejection and judgement Never letting my insecurities outwardly show I plaster a big smile on my face But I really don’t feel like smiling I wear a mask of humour I deflect with sarcasm But that’s not who I really am I long to meet someone special Who can make my heart soar Someone who sees past my flaws I could put my defences down I could be myself for a change I will keep on searching For the one to set me free Someone willing to take a chance Can you see the real me?