My eyes may be open, but I can’t see,

All that is happening to the likes of me.

Lost in the shadows, lost in the dark,

Lost in my thoughts, lost in my heart.

My feelings remain hidden, all put away;

Repressed inside, there to stay.

Afraid to feel, afraid to care.

Afraid to be vulnerable or my soul lay bare.

Please don’t make demands of me,

My eyes may be open but I can’t see.