Beneath the Surface
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning,
In a sea of expectations and uncertainty,
Smiling on the outside, but inside,
It's like a storm that never finds calm.
They see my laughter, they see my face,
But they don't know the battles I embrace,
Underneath this facade of strength,
Lies a heart that's tired of pretending.
In the quiet of the night, I wonder,
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Surrounded by friends, yet feeling alone,
Longing for a place where I truly belong.
Each day feels like a struggle to survive,
To keep swimming when I just want to dive,
Into the depths where no one can see,
The fears and doubts that consume me.
But I'll keep going, because that's what I do,
Masking the pain with a smile or two,
Hoping someday I'll break through this surface,
And find a peace that feels purpose.