The Show

I wish I truly was the girl that everyone “knows”…you know, the one that puts on the show.
The one that makes everyone laugh and smile, even giggle nervously at some of the displays she makes of herself, not sure if they really should or not.
The one that people fall in love with, just because she can make them laugh with her quick witted and somewhat dark humor.
The one that smiles so big so everyone thinks she is so happy all the time…I mean, how could she ever cry?

Well, she must be really good at putting on that show, because if you actually “knew” her, you’d see the tears stream down her face. The tears that made her eyes glisten a beautiful shade of green, right before walking into work.
You’d feel the heartache and loss she feels on a daily basis. Not for just herself, but for all the pain and grief she sees and feels around her.
You’d hear the songs she sings in her car, not those fun tunes that people see her dance to. But the sad ones that make her heart sink into her stomach as she belts out every word.
You’d hear the gasps she makes as she silently cries in the shower, so no one can hear how lost she actually is.

No I am not truly the girl that everyone “knows”…you know, the one that puts on the show.
I am just me…the tear filled eyes, heartbroken, sad, lost girl that nobody actually “knows”…

But now it’s time…
To start..
The Show.

Reviews

[PaleWriter]

The best thing you can do is be yourself. Never try to be the star of the show. It wears thin after a while. We all have struggles and without them we wouldn't have the strength it takes to get through them. Being real is a lot better than being fake.

I think heartbreak comes from false expectations. I always keep a bit of caution in my back pocket. People can be disappointing at times. Keep busy and know life is a series of peaks and valleys. Good luck.

[R E Tree]

I really admire the charisma in this piece of writing.

The skill and the talent to put on a show. It’s not just for anyone.

Tears are a release of emotions that can’t be expressed during a performance. I’ve seen and witnessed a lot of people go through this.

It is relatable to people who act and entertain for a living. I admire this quality. To me, it’s a peaceful read. High on the emotions. A slow but steady rollercoaster.

[Rachel]

Thank you! In my field of work, being on display is a large part of it, the person behind "the show" needs reprieve sometimes, :)

[Thomas W Case]

This hits hard. I like how the poem exposes the tension between the “show” everyone sees and the private grief underneath. The small, specific details—songs in the car, tears in the shower—make the pain tangible without being overdone. Powerful and raw.

[yorkie]

very interesting poem certainly digs deep into your depths.
the problem of putting on a show is just that it is a show .
I nearly always find the real person is better than the façade they put on .
don't change yourself just be you .

[Rachel]

Thank you!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

This is deep and clever and I can relate in so many ways
Well done
The world needs more real not shows we have too many showy people so just be real and true north to yourself

Well done I liked it a lot really !

[Rachel]

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review!!!