So Easy

The struggles of everyday life and hiding. I know I've already done one (or two?) of these types of poems, but they really do speak the truth. In volumes.

It's hard to be happy,

When all you feel is pain.

It's hard to smile for the camera,

When all you feel like doing is cry.

It's so easy to slap on a smile,

And pretend you're ok,

It's not that hard to convince others

That your life is perfectly fine.

It's so hard to resist the urge,

To cut so I can feel the pain,

To throw up, to feel the burn,

Or to stop eating, to satisfy myself.

But it's so easy to walk to school,

And pretend there's nothing wrong.

It's so easy to look at teachers in the eye,

And say that you're fine.

Even when in reality, in truth,

You aren't. And you never will be.

Because we all keep hiding things,

We will never truly be ourselves.

Nor free.

Reviews

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Again thank you for entering this contest.
I cannot comment now as this would not be fair to other entries.
I shall return after the contest ends.
Best regards. Clive.

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

Wow, I love reading poetry that speaks the truth. You are one of those poets that have been shown parts of life that others haven't seen yet. These situations are what helps bring more inspirations to write. Life can be difficult at times. Who would want it easy though? Easy can be boring sometimes. We want challenges in our lives. God never gives us more than what we can handle. We are capable more than what we think we are. I have been guilty of smiling and pretending that I am fine. We are all guilty of that though. One day...one day we won't have to fake a smile. Great write!

[1Disawsum]

Thankyou, I find that I write poetry and publish them for others to read as a calming/healing tool. I'm trying not to cut myself, as instead, whenever I don't feel ok, I write all my emotions down on here. It's hard not to cut, but at the same time, easier to write.
Yes, that is true. I definitely don't want life to be easy, I see no point in living and fighting for rights, or laws, rules, or even fighting for what you want, when it's all there in front of you, whenever you ask for something.
Yes, one day hopefully, we don't have to face the pressures of the world and faking our emotions. Thankyou for reading, much appreciated! xx

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

God made Earth and all of us for a.....reason. We will all find out one day what that reason was. Let your pen be your knife. Don't self-harm yourself! You are beautiful and you don't need to ruin it. Have a lovely day :) you're welcome.

[1Disawsum]

Yes, that's what I'm trying to do right now, and hopefully, it'll work! Thankyou again, you are an extremely nice person!!! :D

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

You are very welcome :)

[WordlessFacade]

I love this poem. Everyone has their secrets, and so many hide it so well, that we think that their life is perfect, but truly, it's the opposite. Great write! =)

[1Disawsum]

Yes, you said it all! Thanks for stumbling across this poem, glad you enjoyed it! Your comments are most appreciated :) xx