Pain Behind a Smile
You’re eyes had blinded us because the pain you had was hidden behind a smile
You put on a poker face knowing all along you were in a darker place
Behind closed doors you often cried yourself to sleep
The hardest part of all was the public composer you had to keep
Fighting the demons in the closet was getting harder to stay strong
But you put on a great act like nothing was ever wrong
Because what was important to you was making people laugh and smile
However the smile on your face would fade after awhile
Family and friends are the only reason you made it this long
But the weight on your shoulders was getting harder to prolong
You tried to stay busy and work hard to complete each task
However you had to work overtime to maintain your mask
And that mask on your face you maintained it very well
The hurt, the pain, the agony…no one could tell
Eventually the messages and post you wrote got easier to decode
You figured the only option would be to lock and load
You prayed to God for forgiveness and allowed it to be your time to go
You didn’t realize all the tears that would follow and flow
The many hearts that are shattered
The many brains that are scattered
However great friends and family have the power to eventually understand
Because the people that truly knew you would take a stand
The hurt, the abuse, the emotional scars are now erased
You are still a great man just in a better place
Although many would of loved to help you and give your heart a lift
Everyone knows that God is the greatest gift.
Copyright © Karamel Princess | Year Posted 2018
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