Laughing With My Eyes Closed
They laugh like the whole world is noticing
I laugh like no one is watching me
They laugh to hide their fear and their lies
I laugh till it’s teary in my eyes
They laugh to make others riled
I laugh to make others smile
They laugh at me because I am different
I laugh at them because they are consistent
They laugh nervously because tomorrow is all they count
I laugh because tomorrow never comes
They laugh to pretend they are happy
I laugh to make others happy
They laugh at neighbours and enemies
I laugh with strangers and babies
They laugh to conceal their ill-feeling
I laugh because laughter is fulfilling
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