Behind my smile.
I cry silently.
Behind my actions
There is a booming voice.
I scream for change.
Screaming for a better life.
Screaming to be treated properly.
I'm always screaming loudly.
It's shattering my heart.
This is my quiet scream.
That's been with me for years.
People closer to me have no idea.
I inform them that I am absolutely alright.
Nonetheless, I'm shouting from deep within my heart.
I have never been happy.
I've never felt okay in my life.
The smile and chuckle.
It's just an act.
To distract my adversaries.
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Gloria Penelope
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Oh no, this sounds so sad. It is the poem of someone who is trying to pretend like it. It’s all OK but inside it’s not OK.
Your poem encapsulates the complexity of hidden pain, amazing job, love it, thank you very much for sharing!
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This was so poignant and relatable. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️