You asked me how I am

I reply

"I'm okay"

I say this not because it's true

but because it's what you want to hear me say

Any bit of negativity

I have in my life you disapprove of

I wonder why you asked this question

If you never want a different answer

You always say I can talk to you about anything

But the moment I'm truly in need of help

You act as if I'm not worthy of it

Any time I want to speak my mind

You act as if I'm not allowed to formulate my own opinions

You say my sadness "brings down your mood"

Instead of asking me why I feel that way

That's why I say

"I'm okay"

Even though I rarely ever mean it

~Aria