Smiling while crying

I smile to cover the pain.

Smiles are the best mask.

Everyone thinks you’re happy

No one knows your crying inside.

Tears streaming

Voice cracking

Lips cast upward

Smiling through the pain.

Wearing the best mask.

Think quick with a smile on your face

No one will know

The pain it causes.

Alone and lonely.

Wishing to yell

Wishing to break down and cry

Knowing you can’t .

Can’t break the mask

Or the mask will break you.