Fine

"How's it going?"
You have to ask
You smile, so hopeful that the worst has passed
But all I have to tell is the sad one's tale
Of a life so dim; of the one doomed to fail

You're staring still
The waiting game
But all I feel is just the same
The endless pain, confusion, hurt
Just dying to hide my face in the dirt

The same bad news
I always tell
A life that resembles a living hell
Sickness looms predicting loss
Love's no longer worth the cost

There's no more sun
To light my day
Just darkened clouds and pouring rain
No one's arms to hold me tight
But I don't want you to see me cry

So I take a breath
Perfected lie
"How's it going?"
"Oh, I'm fine"

Author's Note

I think we've all been there.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime best to say. "I'm fine." Keep the questions away from us. A poem with a undertone of sadness. A very good poem. I hope all is Ok.
Coyote

[Tina Kline]

Yeah, those dark horrible depressive feelings. When someone asks we lie and say we're fine. That's the answer that is expected. Excellent job.

[Doreen]

Yes, I think you're right - we've all been there. Hiding feelings of pain and misery and putting on that false smile.

[littlelilypurplebride]

I totally agree with Zeitgeist_Manifesto and yes i have been in this situation before so i understand i know the feeling. god bless lily

[Daniel Gardner]

Brings me to tears. Nicely wrote.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Strong emotions and hidden feelings.
Compelling reading. Bravo!

[Jenny Nelson]

For sure we've all been there. Terrible to be stuck there. Great description. A sad piece, but touching as well. Frankly, I've come to believe that one may as well "perfect the lie" of "Oh, I'm fine," because I don't think most folks really want a reply when they ask how someone is doing. Kinda harsh, but been my experience. Gather those that truly care about you and stick with them. Quality if far better than quantity.

[Norma M Sutton]

That we have.