Facade

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Pain

I smile with my lips
But inside I scream
And cry in silent pain

I laugh out loud
But the darkness within me
Holds no joy

I speak with confidence
But I am shaken to my core
Afraid of what will happen

I am strong on the outside
But weak on the inside
Where I am nearly crushed

My face is calm
But inside
A storm rages

I am a friend to you
But I burn inside
I want so much more

Author's Notes/Comments: 

This is another of my old poems, but one of the more recent one. It still has no rhyme, but it is far more even. This one talks about the mask I wear each day, as I pretend all is fine and well, when in reality, I am burning in agony.

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