Behind the Sweet Smile

We laugh when we're breaking,

Say “I'm fine” when we're not.

Hide a thousand little heartaches,

And pretend they hurt us not.

We miss what we can't return to,

And hold words we never say.

Sometimes, the strongest-looking people

Are just tired of being brave every day.

Maybe strength isn't hiding the pain,

Or smiling through the pouring rain.

Maybe it's admitting, when life gets tough,

That even the strongest hearts have had enough.