My smile hides my tears.
My laugh hides my screams.
It's been this way for years.
Things aren't as they seem.
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An eloquent expression of a depressive mind. However, I entirely agree to the point mentioned by poet Robert Murray Smith. Depression should be treated. Meditation and yoga exercises also help.
Depression is not a mask. It is a serious illness that must be treated. There is plenty of help theses days.To mask depression is foolish and counter-productive. A well wriiten poem.++10
Well conceived and nicely penned in beautiful rhyme scheme from the heart. An insightful creation. Thanks for sharing Caressa.