A common theme of my words. Hiding behind a persona. While seeking validation elsewhere. You cannot see my pain. You cannot hear these thoughts. I wish you would feel the way I feel. Looking in empty places. Can you find me? I’m here- waving flags from afar. Don’t you see this obvious me? I need to let you go. I need to be where I am needed. If I cannot be where I am wanted. Giving up on looking for something I’ll never find, For the thing that’s right in front of me. No more hiding. Ready or not, here I come.