I wasn't myself
I hadn't been for a long while
I walked around town with an incredulous smile
Hiding behind a wall of protection
I saw that glint in your eye
A sign of recognition
"Finally someone can see how hollow I feel inside!"
Tears of relief were beginning to stream peacefully down my cheeks - but then I realized the truth
You had only caught sight that something was different in me
You didn't fully comprehend
I accepted my fate, placing my mask back on my face
I walked away, dragging my feet
Maybe one day I'll meet someone and I won’t have to explain
Maybe one day someone will notice that the skin I'm in isn't mine
This isn't me being myself