I Smile Because of You

I have a smile on my face 
I laugh when you tell a joke
you can't tell, can you?
silently, i begging you 
i'm falling into a black pit of despair
but still the smile remains on my face
and still laughter comes out of my mouth
all while i silently cry for help, beg for salvation
but the smile remains to mask the pain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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