Friends ask the question, sometimes twice
with a shrug I give the standard reply
a wink and a smile should suffice
looking at you with poker straight eyes
Words hard to come by, dreading to share
emotions I keep locked deep down inside
not wanting to deceive those who care
by a genetic drawback called family pride
So don`t let me drag you down
when my heart will not let me tell
of how much I need you around
to pick up pieces of my fragile shell
To show my love would be a daunting task
it is hidden here under the guise
of a haunted soul wearing a clown`s mask
with many tears fallen under my eyes.
