I would let it out in a sigh.
Breathing out the phrase: I'm fine!
I would easily put up a smile,
And pretend everything is alright.

I would dodge the reminders,
Of the fact that I'm hurting inside.
I would effortlessly avoid,
Confronting the torment that attacks.

I would ignore the pricking,
Of the sharp blades that knocked,
On the door of my wound mercilessly.
I would snub the dripping blood.

What I could not feign,
Was conquering and overcoming.
Defeating my predators at bay,...