Behind the Scenes
Curtain in front of lighted window © domiwo via freeimages.com You put one foot in front of the other. You dutifully do your work behind closed doors. Pressing on, day after day. No one sees behind the scenes. No ones knows what's behind the smile. You wonder if it's even worth it, should you try at all? Your mind has drifted, feet are well past the tired stage. The ache seems to seep from your pores Can anyone see? Does anyone care? Anyone? Anywhere? All at once behind the scenes, someone peels back the curtain Daring to get a glimpse inside Longing to know the person Let them know they see Without so much as a word, only a smile The room brightens The weight lifted Finally! Someone saw behind the scenes Someone saw the real me I am finally free Free from thoughts Free from fear No more facade, I choose to be real Because in front of me is someone willing to bear the burden with me I slip my ar