Little Shell

you strived so hard, you've done your best
and still it stays that hard
one more attempt onto the rest
you've played all your best cards

you've got no limits, no protection
smiles cut your soul in two
it's freezing cold, but no reaction
you're masked, no one looks through

you hide yourself, nobody seeks
they do not even care
you killed your innermost beliefs
in hope someone would dare

protected in your little shell
a cage...a cage with golden bars
your feelings will break out one day
and fly...into the stars