Every single day

Every time I smile

Every time I look away

I act as if I’m happy

As if, I’m not hurt

As if, I don’t feel crappy

As if, I do not care

I lie

Whenever I look around

Whenever I glance into a mirror

Whenever I hide my deep frown

I act as if I’m strong

Like I don’t feel weak

Like I’m NEVER wrong

Like I’m never all alone

I lie

To my friends all the time

To my heart every night

To my readers in jovial rhyme

I act in my disguise

Masquerading in a mask of joy

Masquerading for the world

Masquerading for a boy

“Masquerading” says the lost girl