If you don't see a smile,
Don't assume I'm okay.
I might say I'm fine
I might push you away
But my soul is crying
My heart is breaking
And there's no longer a reason for me to stay.
I wish I was fine
I wish I was pretty
I wish I was alright
But under it all,
I'm not
Trust me, I'm not.
But I find the little reasons
I see they joy in life where I can
And hopefully it's enough
Don't worry
I think I'll stay
If only for a little while longer
~jj.ballard

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The Voices of My Soul
PoetryA short collection of poems that have been inspired by my day-to-day life. They will get slightly dark