Pain is a healer
It's all I truly feel
Because when it's there
It always is real
No faking or trying
No useless disguise
No acting at all
It's not for other eyes
It's not like a laugh
Humor grows tired
But pain's not for show
No attention required
It's not like a smile
No effort, no strain
No doubt, no denial
It's simple and plain
No fear of expression
No fear to show bliss
No self-regulation
No self-consciousness
Life shows me the way
By causing me pain
It holds me together
It's what keeps me sane