Tear drops fall 

Forming a puddle all around me 

This body of water now resembling the sea 

I feel like I’m drowning right in the middle 

Yet no one can see me 

In vain, I hold out my had for someone to reach in and save me

Wrinkles on my face 

From years of smiling 

Pretending that I’m strong 

But my soul silently cries 

Trapped in my own head 

Needing an outlet 

No one to care, no one was there when I needed an out….. Yet… 

A life filled with loved ones 

Yet no one could see 

Past this beautiful smile and broken heart 

There was me.