Inside_Myself

Please stop banging on
My heart of glass
Or it will shatter to the floor.

You stare at me with immoveable eyes
As I slam, bolt, and lock
My soul door.

For I do not want anyone
To see me inside
Either way you look at it,
I'll have something to hide.

I hear discreet voices murmuring
Outside this door.
They all want a peep show
They want to see more.

I don't think I'll ever come out
Of this smal artificial shell.
So, for the time being,
Inside myself I will dwell.