The Great Pretender
I smile when it hurts, I laugh when I’m breaking. They see light in my eyes, but they never see the shaking. Sanay akong magpanggap na maayos, Kahit sa loob, gumuho na ang lahat. Sanay akong ngumiti sa gitna ng luha, Dahil mas madaling magsinungaling kaysa magpaliwanag. Every “I’m fine” is a quiet cry for help, Every joke hides a wound too deep to tell. At gabi-gabi, sa katahimikan ng kwarto, Ako lang ang nakakakita ng totoo. I wear a mask made of laughter and grace, Pero sa salamin, ibang mukha ang nasa harap ko. The world sees strength— but I know the truth: I am just the great pretender.
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