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Soft Shell- 5/6/20

I hide

In this soft, shy, shell

I hide the fire that drives me

And the vibrancy of my passions

I hide my bite

And the edge to my emotions

I camouflage my steely perseverance

And imbomitable determination

Beneath this supple skin and these soft curls

I hide my spark like a candle inside a lantern, glinting meekly only to be seen by those who care to peer and search within

I hide my sharp wit

And my careless tongue

I hide my aches

I hide my needs

I disguise my desire for love

And for care

I hide my want for attention

And for validation

I don't show my vulnerabilities

Or my truly soft side

This soft, shy shell hides the purely vulnerable, needing parts of me as much as it hides my passion and bite

And that

Is the true tragedy