By Dallasgirl
Date: 2001 May 15
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Can You Hear Me?

Just look at me
You'll only see my beauty, wit and a practiced smile.
But if you listen carefully
You may hear my heart pounding and my fears.

Just look at me
You'll only see a spirit dancing and laughing carefree in the rain
But if you'll listen carefully
You might hear my ghostly nightmares and my guarded tears.

Just look at me
You'll only see an Ice Maiden...all calm, cool and collected.
But if you listen carefully
You can hear my primal screams, my passion and my fire.

Just look at me
You'll only see a woman full of strength, wisdom and determination.
But if you would listen carefully
You could hear the mortal cries of a young girl's heart.

How is it that you do not hear me?
Perhaps you simply prefer your fantasy to my reality.
No - seeing is not believing,
Please listen to what I cannot say...