Worn Off Smiles

The smile that I wear, the real one left somewhere behind. They think I am all set free, but I feel I am bound with chains. Trapped in the mystery and escaping dreams, guess these are trials of defeated emotions, yet this pain keeps me going. Keeping me sane with magical potions, with a heart that keeps my blood flowing. Through all the storms and struggles, I lie here, broken in pain, clinging to life. I wonder what this is supposed to be? you can’t be my yearning, not something I always want to try to reach for more. Ceaseless you should be with me, peacefully flowing within me. © Chitra Arun | Year Posted 2019