Are You Listening

 Another day gone

No one really cares

You try to keep the mask on

Just like they want

Tell everyone that you are fine

In hopes no more questions 

Water fills behind the windows

Trying to seep it’s way out

Somehow you push it back

As if sandbags lined the base

You okay

I hear again

I say I’m fine

A quick nod

Even I’m here

They continue about their day

They can’t see in the windows

Nor the time to look

I’m a problem child 

Don’t ya know

The one that ruffles feathers

Tries for change

Fight for others

When it’s my turn

Who is there for me

The backs are turned

I’m alone

I noticed

You can’t notice the same

Not everyone has their world drowning

Maybe I’m the exception 

No matter my life

I will stop

Ask you 

Are you okay

Listen if I need too

You can’t do the same

I see it now

I forgot how it is

No one cares about the person who care so much

Why would they

It’s best to see the empty shell

The mask that’s portraying

Shadows behind the windows

Maybe someone will listen

Is that person you