I'm not okay, though I appear,
To navigate this world with cheer.
I'm struggling hard, to keep afloat,
Deep inside I’m a shattered vessel, a fragile boat.
I'm not okay, though I may seem,
A cheerful soul, a vibrant dream
The pain it lingers, deep inside,
A constant ache, I can't hide.
Anxiety's grip, a chilling hand,
Depression's weight, a heavy sand.
A mask of smiles, a painted scene,
A façade of joy, where shadows glean.
I'm not okay
Though a smile I may display
A mask I wear, a perfect disguise,
To hide the tears that fill my eyes.
With every laugh, with every word,
The struggle's there, a silent herd.
Each passing day, a constant fight,
To hold it in, through darkest night.
I'm not okay
With the smile on my face, on my face,
It hides the struggle, the daily chase
A battle I'm fighting, a war unseen
A fragile heart, a wounded queen.
It's a struggle to make it
It's a struggle to fake it
I'm not okay
Truly not okay at all.
