I hide inside myself
So deep and far down
Where outside words can’t find me
Where only the words my own world makes exist

I hide inside myself
A world so dark and deep
Where only words and emotion exist
And darkness all around

So deep and far down
I rarely hear the sounds above
The words that spoken to me,
Or the hands applauding me

So deep and far down
Without thought of others, and the words that be
The dearest sleep that often refuses me
Tends to call me then

Where outside words can’t find me
They are but a faint call behind glass
While I am walking or presenting
I become deaf to the world

Where outside words can’t find me
The darkest place deafens me
I do not ignore nor am I deaf
The dark’s hands muffle my ears

Where only the words my own world makes exist
Become the only ones I hear
I escape all thought except for the words on paper
With fear a strange sensation rise within my throat

Where only the words my own world makes exist
That and the emotions that rise and color my cheeks
Fear of rejection and embarrassment of work
Wondering vainly if I am good enough

I hide inside myself
So deep and far down
Where outside words can't find me
Where only the words my own world makes exist