I don’t ask

I am not the main character,
I get along with everyone fine.
Let me just exist quietly,
I have no intention to shine.

I don’t ask for order…just a little less chaos.
Just try to not always oppose whatever I chose.

See if you can speak…a little less loud.
My heart is racing, please don’t mingle with that crowd.

With wounding words coming from your heart,
Another shred of humanity is tearing apart.

I don’t ask for happiness…just a little less pain.
Just make sure my empty eyes were not in vain.

To survive one more day…I tell myself all the time.
An imaginary delight is better than a realistic whine.

Just close your eyes and take a deep breath,
Focus here for now…we will deal with the aftermath.

I will keep checking on you,
I have hidden a ray of hope safe inside.
Maybe you will help me find it someday,
If you can allow yourself to see past your pride.

Till the time I figure out where do I belong,
I’ll get back to telling stories and songs.

I don’t ask for love…just a little less hate.
Just try not to stain my innocuous portrait.