Welcome to the Show

Surrounded by laughter and excitement. To see others happy makes me feel happy but it also makes me question my exsistence.

I feel out of place but everyone assumes that it's okay. It's okay because I am brave and I do what is expected of me each day. I look fearless and fierce.

They all watch in anticipation of what's next to come only they aren't concerned with my well being, they only act as though they are interested. The only interest they have is being a part of my success, had I not accomplished my goals these people would not come for the show.

Clowns smiling and happy to be pleasing the crowd, I see others like me though. The most beautiful creature in my eyes, an Elephant. So large and misunderstood. Forced to do tricks or used for ivory. A gorgeous creature capable of love but mistreated or only seen for its features and not what it should be seen for.

It's my turn now. everyone is cheering and I like the feeling of people seeing me accomplish something but sometimes putting on a show gets exhausting. I'm a beautiful tiger at the circus, forced to jump through fire. A leap and the crowd is pleased, a fall and I don't succeed.

I don't belong in this crowd. I should be where my heart is in the comfort of my own environment. Still, I do what is expected of me.