Masquerade of Despair

Behind a facade of calm, I conceal my pain A heavy heart, that threatens to remain The weight of the world, upon my shoulders strong A burden I bear, while pretending I belong The mask I wear, a disguise so divine Conceals the turmoil, that ravages my mind I feign a smile, to hide the tears I've cried And whisper "I'm fine", though my heart has died The anguish I endure, a private, lonely hell A despair so profound, it echoes, and swells The pressure builds, the dam is bound to break Yet still I pretend, for my heart's sake Oh, the agony of hiding, the weight of the lie The crushing burden, of a heart that's forced to deny The pain it feels, the sorrow it holds A masquerade of despair, that never grows old.