Because...

I cry myself to sleep each night because it’s the only thing I can do right.
I avoid you because I would rather be alone.
I dress in black so I can be invisible at night.
I stay out late to avoid the fights that go on at home.
I remain misunderstood because no one wants to take the time to understand me.
I play my music loud so no one can hear me scream and cry.
I rebel because no one will just let things be.
I cut myself because the pain tells me that I’m not numb.
I sleep in late because I’m afraid of the day to come.
I don’t try because everyone just assumes that I’m dumb.
I don’t talk because no one would listen if I did.
I guess I don’t need to be understood,
I’ll be alright,
I just need to be left alone,
Or I might just crumble out here, trapped in my own darkness.