Observation
I force a smile to blend in, masking the chaos within as I navigate a maze of unspoken rules and shifting faces. I retreat into isolation, a refuge I know, yet as days merge into one, my soul sinks deeper.
I long for belonging, but I feel lost where my light is unseen. I reach out from the shadows, silently pleading for aid, yearning for warmth in the wake of my choices.
If only someone could see past this well-worn guise to the aching soul behind tired eyes—a bridge to lift me from this endless silence.