IDFC

Here lies a heart that seemed so cold,

A facade of indifference its mold.

But deep within, fear did reside,

Beneath the bravado it tried to hide.

I acted like I didn't care,

But inside, I was filled with despair.

Afraid to show my true face,

I wore a mask in every place.

Though I may have seemed aloof,

It was only to protect the truth.

Scared of being vulnerable and exposed,

I kept my emotions tightly closed.

Now in death, I lay it bare,

The fear that kept me unaware.

May my epitaph reveal the truth,

I acted like I didn't care because I was scared.