Gold-Plated tears

A spoken word piece (poem) that I wrote recently entitled "Gold-Plated tears"

”My bravado was broken a long time ago

I used to have a façade like I didn't have any fears

Now I silently laugh at the fact that I tried to hide the obvious

You could see it on my face, plain as day, that much is clear

I'm too numb to cry, but you could see these gold-plated tears

So jaded, gold-plated, soul drained

It's a new day, but grows hatred with a soul vacant

With a cold reality still waits for it's embrace

Old dreams lay idle, but old habits still stay awake

Turning your back on me like it's the normal attribute

Then they wonder why you cry in silence and have a sour attitude

So don't be surprised when I expose all my fears

I can't cry regular weeps but you'll see these gold-plated tears”