Don't Look

Don't Look
(7-13-17)

If eyes are the windows to the soul then do not look into mine
The things you'd see aren't meant to be seen
The pain I hide is mine alone
The fears I fear are not for you to know

You look at me and I look away
Too afraid to show you what's inside
If you knew the thoughts I think you'd run from me
I'm broken, damaged, beyond repair

I can't show you how broken I am
You can't see the darkness inside of me
I'm screaming but you can't hear
I'm cut off and so very alone

There's no one here that wants me around
I'm just one person in a sea of many
Used, abused, mistreated and then thrown away
Left to pick up the pieces on my own

There's a struggle inside my soul
It's mine alone I will not share
Put on a smile but won't look you in the eye
If eyes are the windows to the soul then look away from mine

~Shawna K. Whaley