What You Don't See
The circus music plays.
The colours of the nameless clowns
Flash before my eyes.
They hear my screams,
See my sweating brow.
All who see me become concerned.
Am I okay?
Would I like help?
Will I be all right?
No, I'm not all right.
And I don't need you pity.
Yes, I see what others don't.
I have nightmares of which no one knows.
See the monster under the bed,
In the closet,
And in my mind.
I see them all.
I know they’re there.
But you can't see.
You can't hear.
You only see my frightened face,
My horrified expression.
Do you have monster of your own?
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