A weight presses upon my chest
A burden that's hard to repress
The smile I wear, a disguise so thin
A mask that hides the pain within
The world outside moves with ease
While I'm stuck in this dark unease
The laughter and joy, a distant hum
A reminder of what's been undone
In the mirror, a stranger's face
A reflection of a troubled place
The eyes that stare, a deep despair
A soul that's searching, without a care
The silence screams, the darkness calls
A whisper that echoes, through it all
A heart that's breaking, a soul that's worn
A cry for help, in the dead of dawn