Screens
You said some things.
Don’t hide behind a screen
Say what you really mean
Face to face
To the person you seem
Too shy to answer
Get up the courage
Be yourself
No, you don't understand
I have to hide
Screens are my only comfort
The hold it has on me
I can’t explain, pushing
Holding me back
I published everything
Under a fake name
Thinking that you'll find it
Hoping you’d understand
My meaning’s hidden within worlds
Hidden under mountains of words
Coded so you’ll understand
If you really know me, like
You think you do...
Sure, you’re worried
About me?
My Smile : it's FAKE! I
Hide behind the lies
Being true to
Myself, hiding
Behind the keyboard
Changing my feelings into words
Hoping you’ll understand.
I heard your words
Everything’s sensored
Around me, you’ll never say
What you really mean.
I’m human, I get
Hurt, like everyone
You just don’t realise
Protection, I don’t need
Any, let me know
The truth: it’s me
Not some stranger.
Tell me!
I don't need sensors.
I'm not some invalid, fragile
Don't say any
Thing hurtful while I'm
Around: You're hurting
Me more than you realise.
You think I need protecting.
Big girl, that me
Don't go around saying
Invalid child
Mind your time
Language when she's around...
I know what you're doing...
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