Pretend

A smile,

But it doesn't break my face in one emotion,

Happiness...

But it doesn't fill up my heart,

A laugh...

But it doesn't echo throughout me

I repeat "I am okay", but rather reasurring her, I say it to reassure myself.

I find myself back in the corner,

Praying my tears don't spill

Hoping that I can be stronger

I stand, and ignore,

All the eyes burn my skin with the cold,

When can I move on?