Hiding Behind
Location
Behind the brightest smiles are the darkest secrets
Behind the happy high fives are the low blows and hits
Behind the loudest laughs are the quietest screams for release
asking, "Please?"
Behind the perfectly sculpted makup lie harsh scars
Behind the eyes brimming with laughter lie tears like stars
Behind the loud clapping hands of encouragement are hands clasped,
prayers dashed
Behind the first impressions, pleas for second chances
Behind the perfectly ordered life, chaos dances
Behind the liveliest eyes are tormented souls, shrinking in,
swallowed whole
But most of all,
Behind the happiest people are the saddest circumstances