I Smile.

I smile.

Say,

"I'm fine!"

But really

I'm falling

down

down

down

into a darkness.

I can't find any light.

"Help!" I scream.

Or I try to.

instead

I make no sound.

My throat is raw from screaming

things no one can hear.

And still.

And still.

I smile.

Say,

"I'm fine."

But inside,

inside,

I cry.

I scream.

Is it still a scream if no one hears it?

Are they still tears if no one sees them?

Do I still feel if no one can tell?

Am I really still there if no one knows the real me?

And still

I smile.