You say you like my smile, my laugh,
The way my eyes sparkle,
My cheerfulness, my optimism
My energy similar to an Energizer bunny

Sunny, funny, quirky me
Life is a party, life is a beach
Look beyond the smile, that infectious grin
Do you dare to see what's underneath?

A multitude of scars, my testament to pain
A muffled scream of panic and fear
Tears in my eyes, mirrors of grief
Blood rushing through my veins, my struggle to live

Black and blue,
Sore and battered
From nightmares and dreams
Failures and triumphs

Do you see me now?
Or do you see things you don't want to see?
Is it such a horrible sin?
To be honest and free?