The loneliest ones

Do not say it, do not
speak it, keep your mouth shut.
Stuff it down, deep inside,
do not name it, anything but.
Do not share it, keep it close,
cover yourself up, wear long sleeves.
Smile and nod and nod and smile,
be the one that makes them pleased.
Do not cry, make no noise,
lick your wounds all alone.
Lick the hand that beats you down,
lick the hand that throws you bones.
Keep your head down, take it.
You can not ever fight.
One rule only, if they want darkness
do not dare show them your light.

One against the world,
that has to be tough.
At those who trust
you can only laugh.
Fool me once, fool me twice,
both are on me only,
better be strong,
better to be lonely.
Hide it, hide who you are,
that was the first lesson.
They will tear it apart,
continued the professor.
You can not speak the truth,
they will bring you down.
Of suffering the wisdom
is a twisted crown.
Is there any poison? Are they watching?
all the time, you fear.
There is but one thing to do, you know-
you can not let them near.