“The One That Hides” – Kayla Zhu ’24

The one that remains in silence,
Though strong in mind 
Is weak in guidance
Though heart most kind.

Darkness remains unscathed
The light shines through the frame
In light there is no pain
The dark and light remain.

To reach for help is not a crime
All times I’ve heard it said
I wish I would be given a dime
Maybe then I’d pay my debt. 

Although these things have stayed the same,
I hope that one day they will change.