Lie

A sense of emptiness, I cannot deny

Burdened by thoughts, I can't seem to defy

But when they ask, and I say "I'm fine"

I hide behind a mask, pretending all's in line

For I have a roof over my head

And a belly filled with food

But deep inside, I feel so dead

As if my soul is being pursued

I know I have choices in this life

But I'm stuck in this cycle of strife

Unable to break free from this bind

My heart and mind, in a constant grind

I watch the days and months fly by

Wishing I could spread my wings and fly

But fear and doubt hold me back

As I wonder if I have what it takes to track

I tell myself, "I guess I'm fine"

But the truth is, I'm just trying to hide

The pain that gnaws at my core

And the sadness that I can't ignore

I may have a roof over my head

But inside, I'm falling apart instead

I long for a sense of peace and tranquility

But it seems like a distant possibility

So I'll continue to wear this facade

Of a person who's content and unflawed

But deep inside, I'll always wonder why

I can't just say, "I'm fine" without a lie.