Fake it until you make it,
Does it work with happiness too?
Cause I put on a smile all day long,
As my heart bleeds the saddest songs.
I’m happier than I’ve ever been;
This is the most beautiful day I’ve seen.
I keep telling these lies to myself,
In hope that they come true someday.
I cry myself to sleep at night,
I dread the glimmering morning light.
Some days I just want to slit my wrist,
Give this life a bloody twist.
Oh, I wish to be buried deep,
Six feet under, I want to sleep.
But I wake up every single day,
And plaster a smile on my face.
“I’m happy,” I say.
“I’m okay,” I lie.
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Seeing you after soooo long. How are you?
I’m good, dear. How have you been?
I am good too. Thanks for asking.
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Take good care of you.
Thank you so much, Cindy. You too! π€π€π
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Take care of yourself please π
Thank you, Stuart. I will. You too take care of yourself. π€
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Shreyaaaaaaaaaaaaππππ
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Good to see you back, Shreya. I hope you’re doing well & it’s a fantasy poem.
FYI: a lot has happened with my site. I’ve shutdown navinspoems.com (due to several issues) & have created a brand new site navinspoetry.com.
Take care dear β¨β€οΈ
Thank you so much, Navin. I’m doing well. How have you been?
I’ll definitely go through your site. I’m sure I’ve missed out on lots of amazing poetry.
Loads of love. β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ
I’m glad to know you’re doing sell. I’m fine, thanks. I haven’t been writing a lot due to issues with my old site. I spent over 2 months in resolving the issue, which no one could help with. So I lost a lots of time. But I think I’m back now πβ€οΈβ€οΈ
I’m glad you’re back. π€π€β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ
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This is good poem, and I think its common for a creative mind to feel conflicted and overthink. Given how creative you are its quite possible. Imo journaling the thoughts will help. I wish you best.
Thank you so much, Uzzawal. I journal a lot. How have you been?
I am good, thank you. π
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WildHeart!!!!!! It’s so good to hear from you! π
It’s been a while, bud. How are you doing?
Heyyy… it’s nice being back. ππ
I’ve been good, dear. How have you been?
Iβm doing good. You know, same old stuff
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There is happiness and purpose in this life. You don’t have to “put on a smile.” Find your inner smile. Read this. It may help you. Blessings. https://davidgittlin.net/2020/05/14/hidden-treasure/
Thank you so much, David. It really helped, especially your bio. I’m a copywriter hoping to write her own book someday. Seems like, your life is my dream life.
You stumbling upon my poem is the best thing that happened to me today. ππ
I’m so glad it helped. I started out with copy writing, then short stories, then screenplay, then novels. One step at a time. Your dream will come true.
Thank you so much, David. You’re an inspiration! ππ€
Mental health degradation in poetry: spot on, girl!
Thank you so much, dear. Glad you liked it. How have you been?
Shreyyyyyaaaaa hiiiiiiiiii!
How have you been? It’s been so long. I hope you are good.
This poem is so beautiful.
I hope it’s just a poem and you don’t plaster your smile.
We love our Shreya and we want her to smile always!
And also to tell her we really missed her here. Hope she stays now. And not leave us.
I really missed you girlπ€
Nice one ππ
Thank you!
You’re welcome! π
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Oh, I wish to be buried deep,
Six feet under, I want to sleep.
I wish the same. So good!
Heyyyyaaaaaaaa!!!! How are you????
I’m kinda sad that you feel the same… Hehe
I’ve been good. How have you been? How’s everything? π€
Don’t be sad. I live with it so, doesn’t matter.
Glad to know you are good. I am fine. Things are okay-ish. Thank you for asking. π
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Shreyaaaaaaaaπ€©
Do you have any freakin’ idea…how much I have missed you here???
Now don’t go please π₯Ί
I want my smiling Shreya with her emojis.!!
Bring her back asap.
Heyyyy… Don’t miss me. I’m always just a call away! π€π€π€
I’ll try not to go. But for now I’m back with all my hugs and love. π€π€π€β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈππππππππβ£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈπππ
Love you loads and loads!! πππ
Wow, Shreya. This is true for many.. well written! Sometimes plastering a smile is much better than trying to explain. Because most people won’t listen anyway. If they do listen, what they have to say probably won’t make things any better ππ»ββοΈ
Thank you so much, Shweta!! So glad you liked it. Sending you loads and loads of love. π€π€π€β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ
How have you been?
And I’ve missed you, Shreya! It’s great to have you back!
I’m glad to be back! π€π€π€β£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈ
I’m sure I’ve missed so many awesome posts on your blog. I’ll read it all soon. πππ
Hey, Shreya, how you have been? I hope you are doing good
Happy to see you back
And yes, beautiful poem π
I’ve been good, Era. How have you been? How’s everything?
I’m glad to be back. And thank you so much for all the love and support you keep showing me. Sending you loads and loads of love. π€π€πππ
That’s nice to know
I am fine too
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Glaring and unforgiving, the oppression of life falls heavy with your words. Your unblinking view on sadness speaks to places most do not want to think about. You create a lovely tension between life and the desire for more than life. Well written, Shreya! Good to read your work again!
Thank you so much, Brad. So glad you liked it. Your words always mean so much to me. π€π€π€β£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈ
Never cared for the “fake it till you make it” mantra. Living life real, out loud and proud is my way. Nice poem my friend β€
Thank you so much, dear! You’re right living life as it is, is so much better than faking. β£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈ
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Sure! Thank you so much!
Iβm not necessarily good at faking it. Sometimes just being honest about it helps. Hopefully this makes sense.
Honesty always helps! π€π€ππ Thank you! β₯οΈ
I have no reason to lie.
Haha… That’s nicee!
I miss you, too, Shreya. I hope the sadness does not overwhelm, but that your beautiful spirit keeps you afloat when the water rises. π€π€π€
Aww, Dave… I miss you too! π€π€ππ I’m good!
How have you been?
Trying to stay positive here. I’ve been riddled with health issues recently. Keeping faith and staying strong. I hope to see more of you around here soon, dear Shreya! β€π€π€β€
Damn!! Take care, Dave. Did you go to the doctor?
Yes, many times. It’s an ongoing issue. Thank you for your concern! Stay happy, Shreya! π€
Take care, Dave! π€π€ππ
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The last two lines broke my heartπ Such an amazing poem Shreya!
Thank you so much, dear! πππ€π€ππππ
βIβm okay,β I lie.
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Thank you so much, dear! β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ
Incredible!!! Your poetry is amazing as usual. Seems to me that you’re going through some rough time. Hope you’re doing well, and I hope you’ll get out of it soon. Have a great dayπ
Thank you so much, dear. I’m doing good. How are you?
I’m greatπ
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We have that saying in nursing school- fake it till you make it. I like it because it give u a βsenseβ of assurance and confidence β however In real life β blah- I canβt do it. But I tell myself that tomorrow will be a better day:)
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We all tell little white lies to ourselves. How else are we supposed to face another day? π€π€ππ
So damn relatable. Truly. π
It means a lot coming from you. I absolutely adore your blog. I guess I’m gonna sit and read each and every one of your post. πππ
I adore You for saying that! You’re extremely talented; don’t Ever stop writing!
Thank you so much!! π€π€π€πππ
Welcome back Shreya
I’m glad to be back! β₯οΈβ₯οΈ
You are my great friend ππβ€οΈ
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Please you do not forget me and you always my great friend. I miss you when you are busy ππ
Haha… Thank you so much. How can anyone forget you?
Yes u rite
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No sadness by my side
Happy people hardly old
Truee…
I always want to be happy