The worth of a life so bravely endured,
A test of time over which we matured.
A span of years and decades it took to grow,
Seeds of hard work and effort we continued to sow.

From the outset a show was put on,
A façade of happiness and contentment had been drawn.
Masks of outgoing souls and smiles so perfect,
Not a speck of doubt could anyone detect!
An alter appearance had come to thrive,
Hiding the building toxic-ness that lay inside.

When did all that popular belief fade away?
When did hopelessness and self-doubt begin to...