endless_scrolls | Behind the Smile

Title: Behind the Smile
Type: Poetry
Warning(s): Nothing as far as I can remember.
Disclaimer: Poem written by

tao_empress and should not be submitted stating otherwise.
Notes: Anyways, this is my first time posting this poem anywhere. For some reason I never wanted to because it was my favorite. Well I have to show it some time, right?

As I sit here laughing amongst my friends
I wonder if they will ever understand
Though I seem happy and so carefree
Do they know that this isn't the real me?

With my good nature and gleeful style
I hide all my pain behind a smile
I sit and joke with all the rest
Secretly hoping that they'll pass the test

That they'll see all the things I keep inside
Things I'll never show because of my pride
To look behind the mask I always wear
And see the empty heart that's hiding there

The loneliness and isolation that I feel
The broken soul that I can't seem to heal
The wet tears that I'm always crying
My sad spirit that's always dying

A secret life so quiet and meek
To find the freedom I always seek
All hidden behind a simple grin
Fighting a battle I will never win

Written March 22, 2005

AN:I drew a picture to go along with this. I guess I should upload that too.