You don’t like it when I’m silent,
As if my words make you feel better.
You don’t like my straight face,
As if my smile means something to you.
You said it’s my turn to smile
Like that will fix how I’m feeling.
You said so many different things.
Yet I stayed ever silent
I’m silent because I have no words.
I don’t smile for I have no reason to smile.
I can fake a smile if that is what you want.
I’ll say I’m silent not longer, for my smile is stronger.
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