Do You Believe Her

“I’m fine” she lies “It’s okay” she insists But it’s not “Don’t worry about it” she says “I’ll get over it” she promises But she won’t Breathe Forget it all tonight Close your eyes and make believe that this is some other life “Please” she thinks “Someone help” she pleas No one does “Pull yourself together” she tells herself “You’re weak” she scolds She can handle it on her own Cry That’s all she ever does Hold yourself and make believe that this is some other life “I’m happy” she swears “Really I’m great” Do you believe her? She’s so good at convincing Paint on a smile and head on out Who are you fooling? Everyone but yourself.