In The Closet

It is lonely in the closet, 

It is dark in the closet. 

It is safe, in the closet. 

The closet is my shield. 

I feel angry in the closet. 

I feel sad in the closet. 

I feel scared in the closet. 

I feel content, in the closet. 

I am trapped in the closet. 

The closet makes me feel as though I am on the inside 

Looking out. 

Why do I stay here? 

But why should I leave? 

I want to get out of the closet, 

Except I don't know how? 

I've been here for too long. 

I don't think I'm ready, 

but I must get out. 

Get out before it's too late. 

Too late to leave.

Forever lost. 

Lost to myself, 

to my family, 

and to my friends. 

Lost forever, in the closet.