Smile

You were my best friend.

You were the person I came to when I was upset. You were there to help me grow

You helped guided me through the things I now know….

Who am I supposed to talk to now? Who is going to hold me while I cry?

Who will tell me I’m being a brat?

Who will I call randomly just because I want to hear their voice?

I hate that you’re gone, I hate it!!! It‘s not fair that you were taken so soon!!!

It’s just not fair

(breathe)

Stop it! Gotta stop thinking that way!

You‘re in a better place now

You’re no longer in pain. So I wear the face of “Yeah I’m okay”

When really deep down inside I wanna shout, I wanna cry, I grip my fists so tight.

But nothing comes out, I cannot bring myself to cry, I’m numb to the pain.

Now, as the days go on, on put on my fake smile and go about my day

Only to go home and remove my face

Finally, I am able to let it all out. Finally, I realize that I’m alright. Time will heal all wounds

But I will never forget you.

Written By: Chanelle Nieto

Photo Credit: Falisaty Gregory