Momiji's Poem
Smiling, laughing, always cheerful.
I wear that mask so no one can know the real me.
The real me is ugly, hateful, and weak.
No one can see that side of me.
So whenever I feel like I'm going to crack,
I have to shove on my mask,
and smile and act happy.
Just like Momiji is meant to act.
Momiji is not meant to act sad.
He can't be seen crying, or worring.
Haru...Tohru...They would like to know the real me.
But I have to protect them from my twisted life.
A mother who abandoned me...
A father who can never see me...
A sister who doesn't even know who I am...
Who would want to get mixed up in that?
It's not like they could help even if I told them,
So why should I burden them with my problems?
Maybe if I can just keep going on smiling,
Ignoring my problems.
Maybe then I can enjoy my life as it is.
I have Torhu, my first love.
I have Haru, my best friend.
Even if I can't tell them everything,
I know they will always be there for me.
And maybe, with just that,
They will be able to lift a little of my worries,
while I help lift theirs any way I can,
Without even knowing it.
Wouldn't that be wonderful?
If we could all help ease each others pains,
By simply being there for each other?
Then we can go on living our lives together,
Smiling, laughing, and always being cheerful.