Many people hide their pain behind humor.
Which explains why we couldn't see the hurt to come.
We mention their substance abuse.
We mention their depression.
We just don't address their reason.

Many people smile before our face.
While within sad as can be.
We just think they high upon joy to be living.
Until the news comes.

They have left this earth of the living.
Then ,this is when we go searching for answers.