I'm happy, I say
in the glow of my TV
contented to play
the same old version of me
ignoring the sadness
that sometimes runs down my cheeks
watering down the madness
exploding out in the streets
*
I'm happy, I shout
as I sit all alone
drowning in drought
watching tictoc on my phone
portraying that someone
I told you I was
manipulating emotions
pretending for fun
entertaining the gods
that make the world go round
maintaining facades
never showing a frown
**
I'm happy, and you bought it
because you're happy too
we all sell the same shit
and it sticks to us like glue
There is no need to fight it
it's just what we do
pop a red or a green to get through it
whenever you're feeling blue
Because seeing is believing
and believe me, it's true
the only one needing deceiving
in this madness, is you!
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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