"I am good," the words escape,
A mask I wear, a hidden cape.
Behind the smile, the laughter's glow,
Lies a tempest you'll never know.

The biggest lie, a fortress tall,
A shield against the world's harsh call.
"I am good," I say with ease,
Hoping to find some fleeting peace.

But deep inside, the shadows dance,
In silent nights, they take their chance.
The battles fought, the tears unshed,
The fears that...