And I smile...

I close my eyes against the tears

And push all thought from my mind

In an effort to stop the pain

But inside I feel the cry resound

As it echoes within me

And clamping my jaw tightly shut

So the screams cannot break free

I feel the rip inside my soul

As every denial rages out

I clench my fingers, nails digging in

Refusing still to shout

A burden I bear all on my own

A secret none can see and know

With a smile that lies, I greet the world

While I crumble inside of me...