some days are
easier than others
i can fake a smile
and deal with life
but not today

ripping myself open
just to feel again
seems like the only
option i have left

sometimes kind words
just aren't enough to get me by
im trying to be happy
i want to be happy

my happiness lies
where i cannot find it
i'm supposed to be strong
people look up to me
and all i can do
is let them down