I Wonder

I wonder how many frowns sit under kind smiles

And how many tears are held behind bright eyes

I wonder how many are drowning behind each gentle breath

And how many, for show, put on a happy facade

I wonder how many cries are masked by laughs

And how many only speak to fill the deafening silence

I wonder how many respond "good" when really, they're not

And how many, surrounded by people, still feel so alone

I wonder how many think their pain goes unnoticed

And how many have altogether gone numb

But mostly, I wonder how many hear "I love you"

And how many truly believe it