This is really good. It's thought-provoking and touching and sad. It's compelling. I read through it several times - focusing on different lines.

Really good, Monk

I love this. I relate to it so very well. I like how you mention you've shown the pretending-nothing-is-wrong aspect of it, and I especially like the two last line. I'd like to borrow that (no idea where I'd use it, but still.).

I love this poem, its great - amazing!