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She runs to her closet She slams the door Locked and solid She can still hear them The ugly sounds She can always hear them She will always hear them She could run to the other end of the earth, But she will always hear them The fear will always call her name

She speaks with caution She guards her heart with warning She moves in alert She’s scared, She’s scared of them leaving her Leaving her so far behind, that she can’t get their attention One already left, trampling on top of her as they left, Not knowing of the scars it’s going to cause her Not knowing of how much pain they will bring to her Don’t Leave, her raspy voice calls Don’t leave me to die here alone I can’t be alone I don’t want to be alone Don’t Leave

I have a mask It covers my shame My secrets My fear My pride My insecurities I walk around And see others with masks Hiding their shame Hiding their secrets Hiding their fear Hiding their pride Hiding their insecurities Hiding everything they do Do you have a mask too?