The Game

I smile but does it really reach my eyes?
Am I happy?
No 
Are they Happy? 
I’ll never know
The thoughts swirl in my head 
Debating
Listening
Looking 
Soaking up every little detail 
So I know how to play the game 
I put on my mask 
Head raised shoulders back
Emotions tucked in
Fake smile on my lips
I know how to play the game 
Nobody suspects 
They’ll realize too late
Oh yes I know how to play the game 
When it’s all over and done 
Nothing will be left
That’s the way the game is played
That indeed is how the game is played

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[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I love this one and know these feelings so well.. love the last two lines.. wonder how many of us wear those fake smiles?