Thanks For Asking

Yes, I am fine thanks for asking Am I? How do you really know? Could it just be feelings I am masking Always trying to protect others from suffering a blow Jolt after jolt, punch after punch Knock me down I get up weary but still fighting I won't let you win or get the best of me haven't gotten the hunch Hiding how I truly feel is what I do best because I'm tired of my faults being highlighted This one and that one, that one and this have your own opinions of who I truly am My children know and love me inside and out Others don't give a damn They would be the ones to miss me if I checked out Never taken seriously just thought to be a silly notion Heard not listened just turn away and pretend like I'm not here and don't matter Dismissed by invisible emotion I do feel and when I am raw and ready to shatter No one cares or asks what's the matter Time will tell how and when I will disappear My life will never truly be mine Don't worry there's nothing to fear You'll have your time to shine Sorry to be a burden Life will go on I wish some would listen all I want is to be heard How will I be remembered when I'm gone It's not about everyone else it hurts I internally bleed Left will scars both visible and unseen You'll finally be free Understand know what I mean I will cry when I feel it in me Need to let it out Won't be made to feel like I'm a complete washout Perfection I am not, aimed at and blamed Tired of playing this abusive game Yup, I'm fine thanks for asking