Fake Smile

Behind the smile I wear so wide,

Lives a storm I try to hide.

Lips curve up, but the heart stays low

A mask of calm the world won’t know.

I laugh, I nod, I play the part,

But silence still fills up my heart.

One day I’ll heal, and for a while,

I’ll rest… no need for a fake smile.

✍️ KASUSU