My only sign

I pretend not to notice..
And not to care..

Not to show them how bad I fair.
Under the burdens I am drowning.

My skills in deception,
have grown.

I know it's time to call,
upon the seeds I've sown.

But I refuse to put up that mask again.
I force myself to show the cracks.

Not to get the pity of the people around.
But not to confuse myself with the facts.

My parents think I'm fine,
with the knowledge that they will part.

My honest answer,
My crystal tears,

My only sign.