Sunshine Rising

I tell them…

I tell everyone that I am doing fine

But am I really fine?

I tell them that I am strong to overcome whatever comes my way

But how strong am I?

I tell them that I am not a fool

But am I a fool for caring?

I tell them that I am not thinking about anything anymore

But why am I lying to myself?

I tell them that I am no longer hurting

But my heart won't let me heal.

I tell them…