I'm Not Fine
People ask if I’m okay,
“I’m fine.”
I say it but it really means
“I’ve fallen apart.”
People ask me how I’m doing,
“Good.”
I say it but it really means
“I’m lost.”
People ask if I’ve moved on from The Charmer
“Of course.”
I say it but it really means
“There’s a hole in my heart where she used to be.”
People ask if I’ve moved on from my Bright Star
“I’m getting there.”
I say it but it really means
“She’s always on my mind.”
People tell me it gets better
“I know.”
I say it but it really means
“The pain never ends.”
People ask me how I’m feeling
“Better.”
I say it but it really means
“It gets worse every day.”