Lost in Translation

A lot of times I am misunderstood

It's like a sharp blade in my heart

I sometimes think they know me

But they don't see the real me

They think I'm happy when I'm sad

And sad when I'm happy

They don't understand my gestures

Or when I'm feeling troubled

I cry a lot, but I do it in silence

It's a weakness I can't let many see

I try to hold myself together

But sometimes it's too much to bear

I wish people could understand me

Just a little bit more

Sometimes all I need is understanding

My heart is shattered so many times

It feels like a million pieces on the floor

I feel so lost when misunderstood

I talk to myself a lot

Because no one else seems to listen

I see and hear so much

But I'm trapped in silence

Silence is my enemy, yet I embrace it

It's a trauma I can't escape

I wish people could see me

And not misunderstand me.

The Muse's Notebook: Mariam Salah