Self Discovery

Deceit looks like me, the shape of my lips

It calls out so sweetly bringing false bliss

Too fragile for heat yet shatters in cold

A smile worth buying but never is sold

Held down by beliefs that meant no real harm

Hiding my tears to not set off alarms

Picture perfect and arranged to be chic

Covering feelings that prove to be bleak

Given no value it’s hard to define

Smiles can be priceless but cost me my time

Willing to sacrifice all that is mine

Hoping my feelings and body align

To honestly smile while thinking of me

I’ll have to find out what makes me happy