I find myself asking is it okay to not be okay?
To let my tears fall freely?
Will those around me turn away
When they see my vulnerability laid bare?
Will they abandon me in my moment of weakness
Leaving me to fend for myself in despair?
Should I plaster on a smile,
And pretend that all is well,
Super-gluing it in place so tight,
So my tears don't dare to fall
But oh, the burden of pretending,
The weight of hiding my true self,
Is it worth sacrificing my authenticity,
Just to fit in with everyone else?
For in a world that thrives on perfection,
We often forget the beauty in imperfection,
That it's okay to not be okay,
To embrace our flaws and let them show the way.
So let your tears flow freely
For those who truly care will stay
And those who leave when you're not okay
Were never meant to be a part of your day
So take off the mask of false happiness
And let your true self shine through
For it's okay to not be okay
And the ones who matter will always be near
