Hidden

Smile, nod, laugh.
Don’t let them see.
Hide the truth. 

Broken, bruised, lost.
Must appear composed.
No one needs to know.

Weak, shame, despair.
I’m not okay. 
It must stay hidden.

Smile, nod, laugh. 
Smile, nod, laugh.
Smile…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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June 13, 2021 at 6:58 AM
Kasie, wonderful writing and I know this feeling you write of, I have learned to be very good at hiding my truth, peace _Constance
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