People Like Me

People Like Me

I tried with the self reflection

I tried putting down my phone

I tried telling you I cared

But I still feel like I’m all alone

I tried to set boundaries

I tried to let you in

I tried giving up on my dreams

But I don’t wanna let darkness win

Tell me

When did kindness become

Something people are afraid of?

Maybe hiding empathy

Is easier than wearing your heart on your sleeve

But maybe somewhere in this world

There’s still people like me

I tried with the honest conversation

I tried saying nothing at all

I tried to push down my feelings

But all it did was make me feel small

I tried giving up on us

I tried forgetting what I know

I tried laying in the dust

But I don’t want to let go of hope

I tried to shake off my fears

I tried to deny that the pain was real

I tried to brush off the tears

But it’s time for me to heal

Tell me

When did kindness become

Something people are afraid of?

Maybe hiding empathy

Is easier than wearing your heart on your sleeve

But maybe somewhere in this world

Somewhere out there

There’s still people who care