The first time a person asked you that question, you smiled and answered with sincerety.
The second time you said no. Maybe you'll let them know once in awhile.
The third time you smiled. With pain. It was easier to lie than to explain. Since no one understand.
.
.
.
The simple hardest question to answer,
"Are you okay?"
It took you a split second of doubt to answer,
A crack in your mask shows,
The exhausting feeling of wanting to let it all out.
But you sucked it in, you've perfected your mask years ago. Your mouth sputted out the words you knew it was a lie
The same answer for years no end.
You said with a broken smile,
"I'm fine"
