Distraction

You see that girl?

The one who smiles so brightly?

Who laughs so loudly?

Has no cares in the world?

She smiles so brightly

To distract from the pain

Flooding her swollen eyes

And raised lines on her wrists.

She laughs so loudly

To distract from the emptiness

In her voice and actions

From one too many good-byes

She seems like she doesn't care

Because she's terrified to,

Knowing that she'll be let down again,

Not knowing if she can get back up.

She's a master of deception

Her entire being -- a distraction

To hide what's underneath --

The world forever blind

To her hidden demons.