I put on a smile to hide my pain

I put on this mask and stow away

From all the insults and remarks

To the mistakes I make

When I fail and get shoved down

And when I succeed but still pushed down

My heart aches when told these things

Even though I know I'm to blame

The way I dress appears careless

Though I try my hardest

My smile hides my pain

While inside I tear myself apart

I've mastered hiding my true feelings

And placing fakes upon my features

As I hide my pain and my discomfort

I try to help the others I see

Maybe they can make me feel more secure

If I help them feel better

I feel this way for reasons unknown

And see things deeper than what they mean

Maybe I'm just hopeless and lost

Or maybe I'm not fit for being here