Tears of a clown

They say that the colour green
brings calm and peace and cool
but if they sat alone and cried
they wouldn't speak such fool
go to sleep after a weary day
then wake to this once more
to fake a laugh, a smile, a shout
they would not open that door
nestled beneath the crisp duvet
hidden from every one
though they might act so cheerful
and join in with the fun
look into their two deep eyes
see what others miss
notice when those eyes grow sad
and long for a loving kiss
don't you get it, don't you see
they don't know what is truly around
for when you spot smeared makeup
its the tears of a clown

*Gabriella Anderson*