Life's Masquerade

I play a game of pretend,

Still asking myself why,

I force a smile once again;

Amidst a sea of sardonic grins,

Donning a role I despise,

I play a game of pretend;

Like a balloon facing down a pin,

Struggling so hard just to survive,

I force a smile once again;

Dying a little more within,

Fighting back the urge to cry,

I play a game of pretend;

Mind going to places I've never been,

How I wish to run and hide,

I force a smile once again;

Will this charade ever end?

I hope; but it won't tonight;

I play a game of pretend,

I force a smile once again.