All The Things I've Never Said Before - Part 8

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It hurts but I find myself

Pretending to be fine.

"I'm okay" has become my favourite lie.

And my smile is usually a mask

That hides the truth in what I feel.

I'll say nothing because

You'll think I'm weak.

I'll say nothing and let

My silence speak.

The gift and curse of the broken

Being able to hide the lies

Of happiness.

The gift of being strong in a moment

Of weakness