I'M FINE

I say I'm fine, a mask I wear daily A shield just so I can hide the pain I'm going through Gradually becoming part & parcel of my life A whispered lie, a heavy heart A burden borne, a soul apart The words spill out, so rehearsed I can't refrain A defense mechanism, I built because I'm too afraid to share my burdens, a hidden strain I'm fine, I'm fine, here & there till I'm soaking in pain & tears, a hollow claim A desperate attempt to hide the shame, the struggle, my worries away from the world itself But deep inside, a storm rages on A turmoil brews, a heart that's torn in pieces or shredded I'll rather say The weight of worries, the sting of fears A soul that's searching, through laughter and tears So let me be honest, let me be true for once I'm not fine, I'm struggling, battling and facing my fears too Let me share my burden, let me share my pain And maybe, just maybe, I'll find love and gain.