It haunts me.
They chant in my head,
over and over again,
like the eerie hiss of a spell being cast.
Their voices reach out like thick, lost fog,
sweeping over my face,
devouring my conscience.
For those six miserable hours,
I put on an artificial grin
and no one sees through.
They never know what’s going on in the inside,
never realize the pain behind the façade.
Because no one sees through to the inside.
It’s what’s on the outside;
your flashy clothing,
impressive hair,
striking makeup.
It always has,
and it always will.
No one takes the time to see into the inside.
So I make it through the day
broadcasting fake smiles and lies
before letting the misery get the better of me.
