What Can You See
"How do you know when boundaries are crossed,
Careful not to have a stigma embossed
On me,
Or my personality
Behavior is the play
That my personality displays
Do I come across as fair and good,
Or are my actions misunderstood
Wanting more than I need,
Is my asking a selfish plea
Pushing myself ahead,
I should be giving instead
We are born with a heart of gold,
Does the world see mine as cold
Hiding behind a thin veneer,
Afraid of what can be seen, I fear
Is selfishness protection from pain,
Would life be easier if I got on a plane
Would my walls come down,
With no past to expound
Only new memories to create,
Moments that translate
For the world to see,
What really is inside me
A heart that is warm not cold,
A giver without being told
Dialogue that is clear,
Compassionate and sincere
Humbled to be,
Working to expose me
And every vulnerable piece,
Finally, peace"
Copyright © Christopher Rowland | Year Posted 2019
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