Simple questions make me cry.
Little words and smiles my way don't encourage me like they used to.
I tried raising my lips to form a friendly face, but all I could do was hold my breath and close my eyes.
Sadness surrounds me and I've never felt so helpless.
I can go online and send as many smiley faces as you'd like, but in real life all I can do is nod.
I see people all around me and wonder how many are truly happy.
How many are just like me?
How many are struggling, just to breathe?
I know my lip quivers when I'm hurt or afraid, but right now I can't explain.
I know you see that my eyes are filled with water and that I'm shaking and I wish I could tell you I'm okay.
I know my cheeks are red and everything's puffy, but can't we just pretend this isn't happening?
I don't mean to make you feel so helpless, but this one is just not that easy to fix.
