Not Smiling but Sinking
Inspired by: ‘Not Waving but Drowning’ by Stevie Smith
Unnoticed in the crowd,
He walked with tears, his voice not loud.
His laughter, a costume, his pain concealed,
A silent plea, his heart contained.
Smiles exchanged, yet none could see,
His desire to be depression free.
His appearance and words deceiving,
Hiding the sadness that grew inside.
He wasn’t smiling but rather sinking,
Not happy, but frowning deep inside.
Beneath the surface, struggling to break free,
Longing for someone to see past the tide.
By Luke M.
