Sadness Smiles
It's OK not to be Ok
A smile on my face
but screaming in my head.
My outside presence happy
but inside filled with dread.
I'm ok.
Stresses and worries
controlling my life.
Smiling still even
through pains knife.
I'm ok.
You can't do that
you'll amount to nothing.
Coming from strangers
isn't that something.
I'm ok.
Asking for help
but no volunteers.
Smiling still even
through the tears.
I'm ok.
Always strong is
what they say.
Smiling still even
on the bad days.
I'm ok.
Feeling weak but
still standing tall.
Getting ready to crumble
getting ready to fall.
I'm ok.
Tears override the
smile in your eyes.
Falling to your knees
as the strength dies.
I'm not ok.
