Shadow self

Sometimes I laugh when everyone is laughing

Or talk fast to chime with others

I hide my vulnerability with a guilt inside

And show interest  to appear attentive 

And that’s all pretending... I know for sure

But it just feels little safe at that moment

And so life goes on in a shadow

Without feeling all that great

What is your shadow self

Is it being that party joker 

To make sure no one knows

You have a side that is broken

Or is it being sarcastic and edgy

While inside you are very shy

And you want to appear strong and tough

As your soft self has made you cry

Or you acting real smart

Covering your weakness by being bold

Or do you act dumb just to blend in

So you can be with popular bunch

The light of pretense will drain energies 

It’s invigorating to be just you.. you know 

Feel all the good and bad of self

Removing shadow makes you complete so you can grow 

Praj101