I stare into a camera, the only eyes I ever see
laid bare before it, it sees everything
even through layers of clothing
it exposes the deepest parts of me
things I would never let anyone see

I am so open, yet completely reserved
I share everything so I don’t think about the hurt
everyone knows who I am, what I’m like
but nobody knows how I’m feeling inside

the trauma I have
and the pain that I feel
the struggles of suffering
and learning to heal
I’m still moving forward,
hoping it’s true
that time really does,
heal all wounds....