Pedestal

Oops, I fell off my pedestal.
I thought you saw me,
precariously perched there.
I thought you knew me,
The person behind the facade
You called me your hero
I didn't know I wasn't allowed to fail
The fall didn't seem far
But it drove a wedge into my heart
You think I've changed
Rather, perhaps revealed
Ripped away the mask
I'm sorry you didn't know me
I guess I worked hard
to let no one see
The other, less perfect side of me
You thought I was strong
I longed for someone to see
Me, As I truly am
You said I was always there for you
And yet I felt so alone
And now?
I realise I was never really free
Free to really be me.