We are all kids inside wrapped in a veil
Of maturities and responsibilities
Not to be judged and looked upon,
Appreciated and accepted we need to feel!
Oh! Mistakes! – I should not make any,
And failures – there shouldn’t be many.
Do people like me? Do I look good?
Be accepted – oh I simply should!
All the gossip groups and talks,
I have to definitely be a part of!
But wait! Let me wrap myself first
With my ego – let’s settle that thirst!
Yes, I have been hurt and played with,
And boundaries and walls I have built around,
Trespassers will be prosecuted,
This is no longer a myth!
My past experiences define me now,
Oh, I am afraid to open up anymore;
I really can’t let go of it,
I just don’t know how!
The playful kid that resides inside,
Has been shoved aside and forgotten,
The one who was open to new things,
Sits in the corner feeling rotten!
INSIDE MY MIND WITH ZIL 