I'm Okay.

I'm not Okay, But, I'm okay..... Help me....

I laugh here in front of you,

But,

I'm not okay

We tease and fool around

Like the friends we are,

But,

I'm not okay

We do stupid things,

That make you laugh,

and me smile,

But,

I'm not okay

I fake a smile,

I fake a laugh,

I pretend Nothings wrong,

But,

Everything's

Just falling apart,

And I'm scared to tell you,

In fear,

You'll fall with me,

So,

"I'm Okay..."

Author's Note

I don't suffer from this anymore, I used to feel like the world was against me, but now I'm fine and the people around me are the ones falling.

Reviews

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It is such a hard word putting on a face. You definitely captures the inner struggle of pretending to be happy. It is so relevant because we all have gone through this in a world that wants us to be on the up and up all the time or we are considered weak. Amazing write. N.

[PenguinEmpiress]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your words!

[KittyKatgirl]

I panicked for a moment worried something was wrong and I had no idea but then I read your author's note. Thank god you don't really feel like this anymore but I am always here no matter what if you ever need or want someone to talk to. I know I am not as close to you as Michelle and Kayla are but sometimes it is easier to talk to people who ain't as close.

[PenguinEmpiress]

Thank you~ But there's no need to worry! I was quite some time ago that I felt this way c: But if I ever become like this again, I'd definitely take you into consideration of talking about it.

[KittyKatgirl]

Aww thanks Maddy. :) I don't know why but it feels good to know that people know that they can come to me about anything no matter what it is and I will do my best to help.

[PenguinEmpiress]

Yea, it is a nice feeling to be relied on, I must admit!

[unspokenpain]

Good write. we all go through this at least one time in our life and this poem clearly illustrates that struggle. Good painting of the picture and very well versed. This poem is definitely "Okay".

[PenguinEmpiress]

Thank you!! And that's so true, at one point or another we all done, it just depends on whether you make it out or not...

[TheAimlessWanderer]

this was beautiful i am going through this right now so i know this feeling of wanting to be accepted as normal struggling to keep on the mask so other don't feel anythings wrong so people treat you normally and you feel more normal yourself you believe that if others know what is going on they will fall too so you bottle it up and suffer in silence feeling empty while everyone around is happy painfully so.
thank you for sharing this helped me

[PenguinEmpiress]

Thank you! I'm glad this helped. Personally, for past several years of my life, I've kept everything bottled up, and no one ever saw me cry, but in the last two year that bottle has cracked on me and I've cried more times this year and last, then I have any other from stress and those emotions.
But, I'm really happy to hear that this helped you in some way!