facade

november.7.2001

You smile and laugh,
to all that can see.
But all that you fake,
is apparent to me.

The tears that you hide,
when no one is near.
The scream in the night,
that no one can hear.

Outside you shine,
but inside you bleed.
Some honesty,
is all that I need.

Wipe that smile off,
because I know what's under there.
A life that you won't live,
because you don't think they would care.

But I'm telling you today,
this facade is killing you.
Only you decide,
if this life you live is true.