Don't tell mamma

don't tell his mamma how the sun did not rise today although it was a cloudless dawn he could only feel the coldness of rain don't tell his mamma how he is hiding his grief although he may not flow in tears he is consumed with sorrows don't tell his mamma how he is trying to ignore the demons although he looks strong he is crumbling inside don't tell his mamma how he sits alone in his room although the lights are on he can only see the darkness don't tell his mamma how lonesome he feels although he is loved and adored he feels no one really understands don't tell his mamma how only melancholic songs appeal although he is silent he plays them on repeat to help him feel don't tell his mamma how he has not eaten in days although his pantry is full of food he no longer feels the pangs of hunger don't tell his mamma how he can no longer control his thoughts although his mind is sane he did not sleep all night don't tell his mamma how he feels there is no cure for his illness although he has pills galore he feel they have no impact don't tell his mamma how he feels he has lost his purpose although his garden still blossoms he can only see dead blooms don't tell his mamma how he searches for a father he never had although he is a role model to many he is a guide without a mentor don't tell his mamma how tired he has become although he will continue to smile he is not afraid if he does not see a new dawn don't tell his mamma how he ignores my voice although he can hear me he refuses to reignite his fire please tell his mamma how he does not want her to worry although he is falling he knows he will get back up one day