The days go by My face stretched out in a smile Cheeks hurting from the effort.
Sitting next to people Talking about life’s daily struggles Just another show.
Laughing as jokes are told Saying hello as aquaintances pass Trying to make it through the day.
The days go by The same struggle of pretending to be okay When it’s empty inside.
The greatest joy is when my dog kisses my face Pushing through the pain of unreturned messages Calling back memories of similar days from years ago.
When your best friend would rather talk to your mom And another friend just hangs up ‘cause she doesn’t want to talk anymore Or a friend who never responds even though he texted first.
It’s getting easier and easier to retreat into a fantasy world Why should I try when the results are always the same No matter what I change, it’s always the same.
I cling to the hope of a future One where there are people who truly care Where people truly believe in me.
It seems so far away Almost unachievable But I cling to that dream obsessively,
The chant repeats in my mind, day after day, One day will come, One day you will be free!