Invisible

I am invisible.

My shell you see
but not inside of me
I am miserable.

My smile a facade
expressions slightly odd
I can’t breathe.

You see my chest rise and fall
but understand not at all
I am screaming...

But my lips do not move
sounds all misconstrued
I am invisible.

Hidden deeply is my pain
and this screaming rage
I am miserable.

You cannot begin to understand
how you have failed me as a man
I can’t breathe.

My independence is gone
inner self no longer strong
I am screaming.

Planning my escape
to a much better place
I am invisible...

And when you finally decide
to open your eyes
for you there will be a monumental surprise.

I am no longer invisible.

Just gone.