Smile by Mike Williams 03/21/2016 @ 8:08 A.M.

I hide behind a smile, 
It often masks my pain. 
I pretend my world is sunshine, 
And hold back my storms and rain. 

I act as if nothing is wrong, 
If you ask I'll say I'm o.k. 
How can I share the awful truth, 
When my inward clouds turn grey? 

I sit in silence as I dwell, 
Longing for so much more in life. 
I watch those around me have fun, 
As I feel the sting and strife. 

I hide my tears in public, 
And put on a show for a while. 
So that no one ever feels my sadness, 
I hide behind a smile.