Inside
From the inside I cried, I longed to fit in,
To everyone around me, it seemed that I did.
No one had a clue how I felt within,
Or had any idea of the pain I hid.
Was I that different in this world of sound,
For deafness lies hidden inside.
My desire to belong at times so profound,
Were as strong my feelings to hide.
I’d nod, smile and mumble replies,
Hoped it answered what had just been said.
Having no choice but to hear through my eyes,
Getting it wrong just fills me with dread.
“You’re just one of us”, they would often say,
Tried convincing myself they were right.
Though deep down inside it wasn’t this way
I felt different as day is from night.
Why I continued this pretence I really don’t know,
Perhaps in a way it is wrong.
I’ve realised I’ve got to move forward and grow
Find my confidence and a way to be strong.
Now that I’m older I see life in a new way
My crying has lessened inside.
Being true to myself becomes easier each day,
My deafness no reason to hide.
Those who see themselves in these words,
Would know life is never set in stone.
No matter how tough or how absurd,
Just know you’re not quite alone.
Kangaroo
From the inside I cried, I longed to fit in,
To everyone around me, it seemed that I did.
No one had a clue how I felt within,
Or had any idea of the pain I hid.
Was I that different in this world of sound,
For deafness lies hidden inside.
My desire to belong at times so profound,
Were as strong my feelings to hide.
I’d nod, smile and mumble replies,
Hoped it answered what had just been said.
Having no choice but to hear through my eyes,
Getting it wrong just fills me with dread.
“You’re just one of us”, they would often say,
Tried convincing myself they were right.
Though deep down inside it wasn’t this way
I felt different as day is from night.
Why I continued this pretence I really don’t know,
Perhaps in a way it is wrong.
I’ve realised I’ve got to move forward and grow
Find my confidence and a way to be strong.
Now that I’m older I see life in a new way
My crying has lessened inside.
Being true to myself becomes easier each day,
My deafness no reason to hide.
Those who see themselves in these words,
Would know life is never set in stone.
No matter how tough or how absurd,
Just know you’re not quite alone.
Kangaroo