I put on a mask every day,
To hide my pain and keep it at bay.
I smile and say I'm doing okay,
But inside, I feel like I'm in a fray.
My mind is a battlefield,
And my thoughts never yield.
Depression, anxiety, and fear,
Always seem to be near.
I try to reach out for help,
But the words get stuck in my throat like a yelp.
I don't want to burden anyone,
But I know I can't do this on my own.
I wish I could find peace,
And make my inner turmoil cease.
But for now, I'll take it day by day,
And hope that things will be okay.
