Sadness Deep Inside
I check my reflection
and hide from inspection
the darkness in my eyes.
I put on a smile
and woo with my wiles
so no one will see.
I act all cool,
and act like I rule
to keep it from the world.
I pose for the ladies,
but I know that they hate me
because who wouldn't.
I feel it start to leak,
and it makes me want to weep,
this sadness deep inside.
Whenever I see my eyes,
I feel like I need to hide
the darkness from them all.
I run my hand through my hair,
trying to get some air
and keep the tears inside.
I don that same smile,
but know that, all the while,
I'm frowning underneath.
I put on all the charm,
and, though it couldn't harm,
I imagine myself happy.
And what you see of me
is just a hope and dream,
for there's a sadness deep inside.
So, just for you to know,
I may act pretty low,
but truly I'm good.
It's all a facade,
while I hide in my cage,
and flee from my darkness.
But even though I feel
that this face isn't real,
you can never see past it.
Because, if you did,
you would see just a kid
with a sadness deep inside.