Wiping away the tears

Everyone thinks my life's perfect.
Like nothing ever goes wrong.
I wish i could say that, thats true.
I've been lying for so long.

As i get ready in the morning.
I make sure every thing's in place.
The tears are wiped away.
And theres a smile on my face.

I go to school every day.
Making sure no one will notice.
Thinking of what happened last night.
Makes it really hard to focus.

I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me.
Thats why i put on this mask.
If i wasn't strong enough to handle this.
I would've shattered like glass.

I've gone through this my whole life.
It seems a little late.
To try and change it now.
I can't control fate.

Each hit i take.
Hurts more and more.
I know i can't fight him.
I wake up just as sore.

I get ready for the day.
It's always the same.
I whip the tears away.
And put a smile on my face.