Phoenix of my Former Self
Location
Masks all around
I am lost in the sound
Of hidden identities
And friends turned enemies
But who am I?
Trying to deny
Who I am underneath
Wrapped in this sheath
I can be anyone
I can outshine the sun
Yet here I stay
Surrounded by gray
I can leap and take flight
Show others how I write
Yet still, here I am
It’s all just a sham
I can bring joy and laughter
Create happily ever after
Yet here I stand
Afraid to expand
I can dare to be brave
And even misbehave
Yet here I remain
My talent contained
What holds me back?
Keeps me off track?
Smothering my thoughts
Stomach in knots
A fear so strong
It’s trying to prolong
My dreams and my soul
All swallowed whole