Pose

Love,

Pain,

Anger:

They fade into one.

Dreams,

Optimism,

Hope:

They crumble to dust.

Does everyone care? 

I remain detached.

I remain detached for all's sake.

The thoughts in my head make the dark chasm which few know,

and I shan't drag others into the mess that is myself.

I'm trapped in my skull,

Confined in my skin.

They all say,"Love you for you,"

But if they really knew they'd hate the you they asked for.

Repetitive?

I know.

Complicated?

Not quite.

Put a mask on for the real world,

Let no one see the real you.

Paint on a smile and pretend it's all fine.

I'm not fine,

You're not fine.

It's all fine.

I don't know the the thoughts in your head

I can't read the lies you weave,

Just as you can't read my mine.

So pose, save your reputation,

They'll leave you be. 

The real you trapped, 

Trapped in what should be yours,

But is controlled by everyone else.