6am 

He wakes up 

Straight to the mirror

He wears no makeup 

Yet he paints on a smile

His eyes scream out in pain

Yearning for someone to notice

But his emotions are prisoners of his mind

Trapped behind a mask that says 'I'm fine'.

A splash of water on the face

Leaves not a trace

Happy is all he wants to be

Because weakness is for the weak

'That will not be me'

He thinks to himself as he tends his teeth.

 

8.20am 

He's in school 

Already stressed and feeling like a fool

He wonders if anyone will notice 

But no one does

He's alone with his feelings of dismay

A fake smile on his face

Saying, 'I'm ok'

As he walks through the halls 

Chatting with his friends 

Never standing out 

A part of the crowd

All feelings of doubt

Left behind the bars of his lying mouth.

 

4pm 

He's finally home 

Agony

Exhaust 

Shame 

Feeling completely worn

Another day wasted

Lies and deceit

Pretending to be at peace

Just to put others at ease.

The mask falls 

Just like his tears 

As he settles back into bed

Emotions left swirling in his head.