Im fine

When I say "fine," it's a cloak for the storm,
A veneer of calm that I carefully form.
Behind the calm words, there's a tempest of doubt,
A façade that shields what I’m truly about.

Fine is the mask I wear to keep peace,
A way to assure that my troubles will cease.
But inside the veil, there's a tumultuous sea,
Where my heart's deepest questions churn silently.

Fine is the word that hides what's unspoken,
A subtle disguise for the feelings that’re broken.
It's the smile that falters, the laughter that wanes,
The cracks in the surface where sorrow remains.

When I say "fine," it's not truly the truth,
It's a sheltering lie from my days of youth.
It’s the quiet retreat when the pain starts to show,
A way to keep others from truly knowing.

Fine is a refuge where I hide from the light,
A word that deflects from my struggle and fight.
It’s the surface of calm where deep shadows dwell,
An echo of what I’m too shy to tell.

So when I say "fine," read between the lines,
It’s not just the surface, it’s where silence aligns.
For "fine" often means that the heart’s not at rest,
A hint of the struggle beneath the façade dressed.
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Agustin Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Luther Avatar
September 19, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Thanks you Ms. Agustin, That means a lot.
Seeker Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 8:35 AM
So true, enjoyed this contemplative write, welcome to poetry soup
Luther Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Thank You Unseeking Seeker! Just something I want to spread, because being fine is not what it used to be.
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