White Behind My Smile
People see me being strong But don't know what's going wrong
I help others day and night While inside, nothing feels right
Since you left me, dearest PaaNo one sees how far I am
I keep smiling every dayThough my heart has lost its way
"Stay strong," they tell me all the time Not knowing how hard I try
To walk alone on this hard roadCarrying such a heavy load
Their wishes come like shopping lists Of things they want and can't resist
But no one asks what I might need My own dreams left there to bleed
Remember Paa, you used to say "Just name it, I'll find a way"
You'd look into my eyes and know The wishes I was scared to show
This strength that everyone can see Has become too heavy for me
Making compromises each day While my own dreams slip away
I miss you Paa, I miss you so You were the one who used to know
When I was hurting deep inside When tears were hard for me to hide
Behind my smile, if they could see All the pain inside of me
Not because I am weak or small But because I'm human after all
I keep managing, keep giving too Like I promised I would do
But sometimes wish they'd understand I need someone to hold my hand
They list their wants but never pause To ask what makes my heart so raw
No one looks deep into my eyes Like you did, to hear my silent cries
©SAINDU
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