Smile when they speak

Act like nothing’s wrong

Even when life

Is spiraling down

Into a pool you can’t control.

When they ask

Say you’re fine

That life is good

Don’t mention a thing

The sleepless nights

The urge to open up a vein

To end your life

For no real reason

Say you know that life

Is worth living

That you love them all

When your heart is cold and numb

Let them think your façade

Is the real deal

Boy, will they be surprised

When they find you

Face down in the tub

Porcelain stained pink

Mangled self

With a smile on your face.