The mask and what hides beneath it

Depression and anxiety

The mask I wear for others

The face I have alone

The me I am with loved ones

The me when I am unseen

Silence is so loud

Company too quiet

Waiting for the darkness to pass

Praying for the light to shine

How quickly you can fall apart

An innocent smile

A concerning frown

I will be okay again

That smile will be real

I can learn to love myself completely

I can heal from the pain

Today I might be lost in my sea of thoughts

But tomorrow I might find land