The Smile That Conceals Pain

The Smile That Conceals Pain

A smile that hides behind a facade

Of happiness and joy, but oh, so hard

To keep up, to maintain its charade

For behind it lies a pain that's scarred

A smile that hides the tears and sorrow

That flow like rivers deep inside

A smile that masks the hurt and agony

That one tries so hard to hide

A smile that's forced upon the lips

A smile that's not sincere

A smile that's meant to deceive

To hide the pain that's so clear

But behind the smile, the pain lingers on

It lingers on and on and on

It's a pain that cuts deep to the bone

A pain that's hard to outgrow

But still, the smile persists

It persists through all the pain

It's a smile that's meant to protect

A smile that's meant to gain

The strength to carry on, to keep moving forward

To keep going through the darkest days

The smile that conceals the pain

It's a smile that never fades

For behind the smile, there's a story to tell

A story of strength and resilience

A story of hope and determination

A story of the human spirit's existence

So don't be fooled by the smile

That hides behind the facade

For behind it lies strength and courage

That one can never erase