Poems

Don't ask.

Don't ask.

by: Clara Cecilia Cordero

Smile.

Always smile.

Even if it hurts.

Smile.

Always smile.

Even if it's fake.

Smile.

Always smile.

Even if you're teeth aren't straight.

Smile.

Always smile.

Even if your eyes water.

Make them believe that you are perfectly fine.

That there's nothing wrong.

That you are confident with who you are that there's nothing wrong with the skin covered by your clothe.

That you know what you want.

Show no mercy.

Show no weaknesses.

Show a perfect strong smile.

Cause they are not the ones who feel the need that you crave.

Scratch, scratch, scratch.

The need of breaking free of your skin.

Smile.

Always smile.

Show no pain.

Show no hurt.

Show no feels.

Smile.

Always smile.

Even if it hurts.

Even if your teeth aren't perfect.

Even if they doubt your smile.

Even if a tear threats to leave your eyes.

Even if you hate yourself.

Even if you don't like your life.

Even if it's fake.

Because they need it.

Because that's what they're looking for.

They don't care about you.

They don't care about me either.

They care about themselves.

Smile.

Always smile.

Never forget it.

And never ask why.

Smile.

Always smile.