Simply strolling
Silently thinking
Seemingly unaffected
By the turns of the heads
As always, never ceasing
People to gossip cling
Muffled words thrown around
Empty of the truth each sound
Still, walking, head high
Passing confidently by
Not a single tear,
Whimper, or sign of fear
That is merely at a glance
The outer shell, the only chance
If the truth they knew
The act is through
The brave and courageous,
The certain and outrageous
Simply put in authenticity,
Timid, afraid, and hurt in complicity
The whispers tossed about
Brought a confidence drought
Tired of expectations and lies,
The only protecting shield, my guise
Continue striding proudly,
Laughing it off loudly
Surrounded with people genuine,
Repairing the destruction within
