Beneath the Surface

You know my name Not my story You know my smile Not my pain You know my cuts Not my scars You can read my lips But not my heart I build these walls up Brick by brick So no one sees The hurt That makes me tick A fragile heart A soul that's worn A silent battle Every single morn Beneath the surface A world unseen Where shadows dance And memories convene You see the picture Clear and bright But you don't know The darkness Of my night You hear my laughter Not my fears You see my strength Not my tears You know my habits Not my reason You judge my steps Not my seasons I put my best foot Forward day by day Hoping no one notices The disarray The hidden cracks The silent screams Lost in the echo Of forgotten dreams Beneath the surface A world unseen Where shadows dance And memories convene You see the picture Clear and bright But you don't know The darkness Of my night If you could Only see inside The storms I weather Where I hide Behind the mask The painted face Longing for solace A warm embrace Beneath the surface A world unseen Where shadows dance And memories convene You see the picture Clear and bright But you don't know The darkness Of my night So, look a little deeper If you dare Beyond the facade Beyond the stare For beneath The surface I'm just like you A soul searching For something true