I do not smile
I do not laugh
My pain simmers beneath
The colours are grey
The smell is bland
My pain simmers beneath
The day is cloudy
The birds do not sing
My pain simmers beneath
The night is cold
The night is black
My pain simmers beneath
My waking thoughts
My weary bones
My pain simmers beneath
I smile my fake smile
I laugh my fake laugh
My pain simmers beneath
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