I gaze in this mirror

I see what others see
I make my image different
So I don't have to fit in
I use this mirror as a key

I lock myself away
With these thoughts and emotions
I cover my heart and soul
Behind these clothes of black and grey

I stare at my image without a sound
I wish to be individual
But whilst I don't realise
My courage has not been found

We are all scraped in pain
We cover it up with a smile
We all say we think different
But in reality we are all the same

I gaze in this mirror
I see everyone
All thoughts and emotions
This feels too familiar

Freedom has far gone
You tell yourself
To keep calm
And carry on.
- Joe Georgiou