I appear to live in a fish bowl,
I bare all my problems and my empty soul.
Anyone willing to hear my hopes and fears,
and my willingness to be sincere.
I gather my thoughts and wishes,
but break as easily as china dishes.
Very few really know me,
others cannot see.
I won't let them in,
unless they are not afraid to sin.
How can I believe there's a better life,
one where I have no pain nor strife.
It's hard to grasp a new way of living,
I never get, even though I am giving.
Do I have a chance at love,
oh, that's one thing I can only dream of.
As long as I'm here,
all my dreams get turned into fear.
Afraid to move forward and