Hiding In the Crowd: Part 1
I think you want to
Hide in the crowd
Hide yourself that is
So no one can reach you
Your attention seeking behavior
Gives you away
Instead of keeping all of your skeletons
In your darkened closet
Where you store your pain
It exposes them
To people with enough intuition
To recognize your actions
For what they truly are
You are constantly
Craving attention
Because you feel alone
I think you are lonelier in this crowd
Than most people are
When they are completely alone
For a significant period of time
Being around others
Who only share physical closeness with you
Will not give you the lasting satisfaction
That I believe
You are starving for
Superficial encounters
Pleases physical desires
And give you temporary bliss
But leave your soul empty
In the long run
Using you up
And scarring you
Because again you are
Reminded of what
Is missing from your life
And it haunts you
To yet again be confronted
With the solitude
You are running from
In the first place
If your rebellious actions
Truly filled you up
Making you whole
You wouldn't feel so lonely
The moment you exit
The erogenous sanctuary
That you entered
To find a temporary fix
For a void that you
Have been feeling
All your life
But, I don't think your actions
Accurately convey
Who or what you really are
Because I have seen some subtle glimpses
Of the inner beauty you possess
Just below the surface
Under your macho persona
And the brave facade you display
Just like with your
Transparent facade
The thrills you are seeking
Are not real
They are only enticing illusions
That will divert your pain temporarily
But, will not be long lasting
If what you found
Were genuine artifacts to treasure
You would feel contentment
And inner peace
After finding your heart's desire
Copyright © Courtney Dyer | Year Posted 2007
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