pReTeNdS

polite greetings with smile across faces

forced laughters at jokes

gracious dances along with the music

everything is fine. it isn't.

sleeping at night, waking up e next morning

meetings, phone calls, business deals

hanging out with friends, shopping at malls

everyday activities are normal. they aren't.

sadness. fear across faces

loud cries poured out of one's heart

shivers down the spine along with tears that fall without cease

everything isn't fine. no it's fine.

sleepless nights, waking up restless e next morning

daydreams, perturbed calls, rushed deals

a blank mind while out with friends, impulse shopping at malls

everyday activities are a mess. no they are as usual as it gets.