My Other Side

Dear undisclosed part of me 

you have now become my other side

a stranger to others

a friend who hides 

a woman of color 

who stripes run wide 

I have given you opportunities 

to finally show your pride 

but your selfishness prevail you 

from truly seeing the light 

I grow ashamed in calling you my other side 

so I wrap you in solitude 

to keep them from peeking inside 

till the day you grow old and die