Happy

For the curly haired class clown.

I act
everyday.

I act happy
everyday.
But I'm not.

You say you see
the real me,
but you see only
what I show.

You never cared
before today.
The day we started talking.

Are we going to be
friends?
best friends?
is it forever?

Or will you PRETEND
to care..
like the rest of them.
Yes, THEM.

Them.
They ones you love.
Your friends, your clique.
Am I that important
that you'd risk your rep?
Or is it a bet?

Don't lie to me.
Because I can see
the real you.