I through on my jacket
As I slip out the door
I through on a smile
As I walk down the street

I put a hip and a hop in my step
As the streets crowd
I put a glint in my eye
As someone passes by

I slip a hello
As someone says my name
I slip a laugh
As someone tries to make a joke

But in all honesty

I through on a jacket
To hide my body
I through on a smile
To trick my mind that I’m happy

I put a jump in my step
To hide my sagging feet
I put a glint in my eye
To trick people into thinking I’m happy

I slip a hello
To make people think I’m listening
I slip a laugh
To trick everyone that I’m ok

But in all honesty, it’s a lie