Hidden pain

Hidden pain. Words slice deep, like a knife Laughter outside, tears inside A joke to you, a scar to me Hiding hurt ,where no one sees. Thoughtless words, a careless jest Leave lasting wounds, and unrest I smile and laugh, but secretly My heart bleeds ,silently. Behind the mask, I conceal A story of shame and tears that reveal The pain you cause with words so light A burden I carry, day and night. " Please think before you speak Consider feelings Words have power to heal or harm So use it wisely." -Aria lune