No more hiding

I have spent a long time being who people wanted me to be, thinking if I didn't I wouldn't be liked... result? The friends i made didn't stand by me. But now I have began to be myself and I was wrong.

I've spent my life
Behind a wall
I wouldn't climb
For fear I'd fall.
I built it strong
And oh so high
Those around
Never asked why.
I thought it safe
My solid fort
No one likes
The 'common' sort.
I changed my style
Chased their fears
Fixed their problems
Dried their tears.
Thought them true
That they were friend
When attacked
I would defend.
But then when I
Needed the same
They turned away
Forgot my name.
I thought me weak
I wouldn't cope
But new true friends
Have given hope.
One brick a time
I climb that wall
And when I'm there
I'll stand up tall.
No more hiding
Soon they'll see
The strength behind
The real me.

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Love this it's so true real stark and comes from experience good writing

[Molly Anna]

I really liked this, Sam.
Even better because it is written from experience. The allegory was beautiful and I love the hope contained in the last couple of lines.
Keep up the good work!