What You Hide

People may not know,
what you hide.
Behind closed doors,
your true side.

Lack of self respect,
and pride.
You try to be strong,
part of you has died

All the times you cried.
Telling everyone you fine,
even though you lied.
You hid it well,
or atleast you tried.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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