Muffle your tears
With the pillow,
Don't let anyone hear
The mellow.

Stain your skin,
With wet patches;
But wipe them away,
Before they catch it.

Rub your eyes,
That burn,
With hurt.

But it's okay,
No one will notice.

The red rims,
The swollen lips,
The aching pain,
The sweaty face.

Hide it away,
With a smile

Grit your teeth,
Clench your jaw,

Don't let anyone see,
Past the mask;

Squint your eyes,
Curl your lips,

Don't let anyone see,
Past the mask;

Sniffle away the tears,
Swallow down the pain,

And don't let anyone,

See, past the mask.