If Only You Knew
Behind my smile if only you knew
How very deeply I love you
And the life we’ve made our own
I haven’t the courage to go on alone
Sure for your benefit I put on airs
And act strong through my layers
I try to deal as best I may
And keep my inside tears at bay
I may stand here and look stoic
But my feelings are less heroic
I mask the vulnerability inside
So you won’t see the fear I hide
Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~THE POWER OF TWO~ 2020
AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Submitted on August 26, 2019 for contest IF ONLY YOU KNEW sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 3RD
Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2019
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