Sometimes, putting a good face
on a bad game is the only way
to put up with things.
The only way to save yourself
from drowning
the last lifeline
that keeps us alive
Sometimes that good face
you put on is a protective shield
that you need
so as not to make yourself vulnerable
so as not to get hurt
A protective shield
so as not to show
how much you suffer
But appearances are deceptive
because this shield
also keeps the pain buried
does not let it out
si_irini
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