I hide behind the smiles
Lock the salty tears behind eyes of glass,
Joke and laugh
So totally together on the outside but so utterly shattered inside
Confusion a familiar friend
Sadness an unwelcome guest you just can't get rid of

I look in the mirror, marsked with eyes of black
Cheeks of pink
Skin a soft matt
lips a touch red

But beneath the mask of perfection and happiness
Eyes large and red
Cheeks drained and white
Skin a rough waterfall
lips a rough red


If you look close the cracks begin to show
The seam about to tear
A fragile soul overcome with emotion..
Battered Bruised and totally alone...