The prettiest smiles hold the deepest secrets Lies withhold She means to keep it Eyes have seen a different story Built in trauma Early mornings Insomnia pest mind Shakes and shivers Knock down the bee hive Painful Glitters Stings of agony Stings of pain How in the world you keep that pretty smile sane Dramatic figure embody the spirit Begging for mercy and forgiveness Apologetic Dreams asking who was The girl with the prettiest pain THE DRUG β¨
This poem is for anyone whoβs ever been called βstrongβ while silently breaking. explores the duality between external beauty and internal sufferingβthe way smiles can mask storms, and how pain often hides in plain sight. I wrote this piece to give voice to the silent struggles that many carry behind polished appearances.