Everybody says pretend
Like nothing is wrong
Like I haven't loved you
Nor cared all along
It's easier said then done
I don't think I can complete the task
My only sliver of hope
Is to hide behind my mask
Forced laughter and smiles
To cover up the pain
And to surpress my many tears
But what is there to gain
Sorrow holds nothing but sorrow
Then why is it so hard to move on
Why don't the days get better
Why do I still wish to be gone
Just because I can fake it
Doesn't make it real
Just because I need it
Doesn't mean I will heal


...pretending is not real


save for behind the mask...