It's a far journey
away from home
but you know
I'd rather be alone
breathing in the air myself
without having to shelf
who I truly am
and wear a mask to protect
my inner self
from being revealed.

I just want to see your smile
that I'd go that extra mile
to make you happy,
but sometimes I fret
that it's not the best decision
and I end up with regret.

Leaning against the window
I look out of the train
the skies, clear
free of rain.
But no matter how much
I rained hints on you
drenched as you were,
you failed to see
that I was here.