Walk a day in my shoes.
Feel what it’s like to be me.

This punishment weighs down my soul,
like a neverending storm cloud of tears.
Lonely, hurt, and so very sad.
Is anyone there?
Standing in a crowd, and yet so utterly alone.

My heart cries out,
but I never say a word.
Can’t you see the hurt in my eyes?
Can’t you hear the hurt in my sighs?
My silent cry for help.

All I wish for is a listening ear,
an understanding heart,
and the security that no matter what I say,
those I love will never go away.