FACED WITH FEELINGS

I am pure.

I am true,

but I'm not everything you thought you knew.

Hiding behind the curtain,

is a nervous, ambitious woman.

Many tell me I can't do it.

I feel like no one will listen.

I put on an attitude

as if words and judgements don't matter.

My thoughts turn to feelings,

feelings so scattered.

I lack support from many I know,

sometimes feel this prevents me to grow.

I peek behind the curtain.

I see people achieve goals.

Maybe once I get there,

I will feel whole.

Maybe if I had advice,

Maybe if I had support,

Hiding behind the curtain

wouldn't cause me to comport.

Faced with feelings,

you now see.

I'm not so strong or outgoing.

I'm Lauren, I'm just me.

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