Nestled deeply and safe in my heart are secrets unburdened by people
Secrets that never see the light of day,
Kept guarded by their trust that can't crumple
Being guardian of this is a role I can play

But, in the night, all alone
My heart becomes full
From secrets of mine, heavy as a huge stone
The need to unburden so powerful

Perhaps, due to the smile I always show
People seem to forget I can feel pain
That I might feel alone in a sea of same fellows,
Friends who seem like strangers times again

My pillow at night gets wet with tears
My heart aches, desperate for someone to listen
To notice the desire to tell of my fears,
See the cracks left behind when my heart tightens

Having the weight of responsibilities on me
My views about life makes me different
Ageing me further than I'm meant to be
Making me stronger than most in my adolescent

Getting up each day with a smile
And shoving my pains back
I brace myself as I walk every mile
Waiting for who will finally notice my cracks
© Simmy