Scars

Pull back the veil and see the scars,
Weaknesses, flaws and warts
Broken promises, empty hearts.
Imperfect perceptions-too many deceptions
Stone cold smiles that try to please,
Can’t know the heart is not at ease.
Darkness and pain cannot be shared-
Don’t show the world the boy who’s scared.

Draw the curtain from that pain-
Let it go, what can remain?
Who cares to know that inner self,
That wounded boy, that damaged elf.
Hide the scars they cannot see.
Show only what they want to see
Stone cold hearts care not for pain
The scars of loneliness remain.

Scrape and clean, paint, buff and shine,
And flaws remain, sparks from frayed wire
Alone, cold and naked by the fire
Touch and burn- know the pain
Endure the flame, heart’s secret deep.
Try to pray but only weep-
How did these scars get so deep?
Throw away what others keep.

Draw the curtain, shine the light-
Stars so bright in darkest night
Unknown places-Sacred spaces
Hope’s renewed- shoes removed
Fears unbound- on holy ground-
Take the risk- let that bird fly
See what’s in the beholder’s eye.