What's Really Behind The Curtain

Please ignore the man you see behind the curtain

If you have seen him then this false identity is no longer workin’

I’ve put on a mask for many years

While I hid away and shed these tears

Halfway because I was filled with disgust

But the other half was because of mistrust

I make new friends and put on a smiling face

But I only use this smile so I can hide my disgrace

I’ve got skeletons in my closet like anyone else

Most of them weren’t put there by myself

This closet has two doors

One is mine and one is yours

I’ve concealed myself in a hard outer shell

But my insides have been going through a living hell

On the inside I’m a complete wreck

I’ve realized I’m growing up and getting a reality check

I come off as a well-rounded confident individual

That’s just my sheep clothing made of wool

I’ve kept this wolf hidden forever and I’m being accepted

But as I continue growing my true personality is reflected

If you continue deeper you might find me

But I might just be another fish hidden in the sea

I’ve got talents just like any other

But the best things I have yet to discover

I think that I’m smart but truthfully I might be dumb

But the fact of the matter is that I’m still young

I’m going through high school and learning new things

While things are coming to an end here these are new beginnings

I’m going to be in the world soon and that is crazy

I had to get a job and stop being lazy

Now I’ve told the struggles inside of me so on the outside here’s what you’ll see

A smiling young kid asking “May I help you with your groceries?”

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