Contradictions

I’m just fine; I’m okay

it not what we feel, it’s what we say

maybe if we say it enough,

we’ll feel strong, and we’ll look tough

I heard you today when your voice cracked

I felt the tears you tried to hold back

I know there was pain you were feeling inside

But you turned your face, you tried to hide

Oh how I want you show you that being strong

isn’t the same as saying “nothing’s wrong”

I wish that we could learn to not hide but reveal

not only the happiness, but the sorrow we feel

I’m just fine, I’m okay

its hard to feel, but it’s easy to say

it’s more comfortable to put on a mask

sharing your pain- it’s a difficult task

My dear, today you said you were alright

but your eyes were empty, your smile was tight

how do I know? how can I be sure?

I’ve done this many times before

I’m just fine, I’m okay

I know how much easier it is this way

but can you wade through the tears, can you take my hand?

Together we’ll walk through this dry land

-Rain