Finding Light in the Shadows

The world feels distant, like I'm watching through glass. Every sound is

quieter, every moment slips past. I walk through crowded rooms but

I'm never seen. A ghost in my own life, stuck in between. I practice my

laughter in the mirror each day. Paint courage on my face so no one asks

me to stay. If they only knew how heavy this disguise. How much effort

it takes just to look alive. I wear a brave smile stitched tight and

neat. Hide the cracks beneath my feet. Carry the weight where no one

can see. Living this life in secrecy. I nod and say I'm fine,