Perceptions of Realization

You're aware of what is said about you.
The names they say, the words they use.
You know it all. Yet your image is false.
You know this. You controlled this.
You made all of this a discussion point.
What people say is what they mean.
They may deny it. They may hide it.
Though there's honesty in emotions.
You make fun of yourself to be aware.
You've been in on the joke for years.
You've been hurt. You've been bullied.
Yet you don't take responsibility.
You play the victim. You even said it.
You said what others say about you.
You're saying the truth. You're you.
You've been through many phases.
You line them up, showing you're gone.
You yell. You cuss. You put yourself down.
The perception of you is on full display.
You realize what you've done by growing.
You're finding yourself within a crowd.
They talk down to you, make you go insane.
You're so many things that aren't real.
You're looking for who you're meant to be.
You're lost. You're found. You're human.
You've tried to please. You made enemies.
You're now here. You're not happy.
There's many who don't understand you.
You don't know how that's possible.
You try to connect but cannot.
You try to relate but cannot.
Your identity is wrapped up in this.
Your soul is struggling to come through.
You ask yourself who you are.
You've lived this life. You're a star.
You won't be liked by most. You know this.
You're done being so many things.
You're done pleasing to please.
You're done being sweet.
You realize how you're perceived.
You're aware of this.
You know why people hate you.
You know people say you play the victim.
Though you still play the role you know best.

You.