I can

I could tear down the walls

punch through the barrier that locked me in

I could scream

becausse of the raging emotions within me

I could let loose

the storm of tears clouding my conscience

I could dig deep within me

to find the anger buried not deep within

I could try to free myself

from the cage I locked myself in

I knew I could...

but I couldn't

show my tears to the world outside

I couldn't

open up to the people around me

Because I had to be perfect

I couldn't is not an excuse

So when I am asked to be their machine

I say I can