Smiles were my strength, a veil that concealed
The unspeakable secrets I held within
In a world where darkness often revealed
Smiles kept me going, a beacon to win

As a child, I dreamed of fairy tales and wishes
My world was a canvas of vivid imaginations
Though often bewildering and disappointing, it
Gave me comfort and a new world to inhabit

Courage was the bond that delivered me
Through tales of imagination, I found solace
Each day, it gave me...