Look and you will see the tragedy that is bestowed upon us, Children of the universe. It eats away at our hearts like acid Yet we grin and we grit our teeth. Our spirits are roaring with the ache of insecurity. We are the children of the universe. Our thoughts are a twisted garden of vines And no trespassing is permitted. Our minds are guarded mighty and high. We rise every morning and put on a smile, Ready to show the face that we have chosen for others to know. Our exterior is cool and prepared. We conceal the flowers that bloom from our minds And pull them out as though they are weeds. We sacrifice our identities to satisfy society. Every word we speak is one that is cautiously selected. Our insecurity has its hands on our throats And is slowly suffocating us. We are all dying under the weight of hiding our truths. We are the children of the universe. When will we say how we feel?