Behind the happy pictures
And her pretty features
She wears a mask
Hiding her pains is a laborious task
Doing this is tough
And she never feels enough
The heavy emptiness
The resounding hollowness
She knows she deserves happiness
Not this distressing sadness
Her thoughts are a mess
And her life is like a game of chess
She plays alone
Against the world with a hopeful tone
All she has now is hope
It’s all she needs to cope
She whispers to herself again
“You’re stronger than this pain.”
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