Pretending

I pretend that I am happy When I'm all but sad Pretend I'm in a good mood When that's clearly not in my head I pretend that I am caring When selfishness fills my plate When mostly thin I'm wearing I pretend I have all day I pretend that I am having The very best of times I pretend to think of others But I can't spare the dime I often say that I'm okay When I may not be As I pretend to be all these things But maybe that's just me I pretend to be concerned When I'm really not If patience is a virtue I pretend even that Whatever it is I'm not into That's when I pretend And if it goes over well enough Why not pretend it again Sometimes I do get confused Is this real or just pretending I guess that all depends Which one has the happy ending