No-one needs to see your tears –

so keep them in;

buried deep beside your fears.

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No-one needs to know your pain –

so paint a smile

again, again, again, again.

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No-one feels your loneliness –

so hide that too

claim happiness.

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The tears will show,

that smile will crack,

and no-one likes to be alone.

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So share your fears,

and say you’re sad,

cry those hidden, held back tears.

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It’s okay to not be fine,

no-one else is –

not all the time.