All day, I put on a smile

I make jokes and laugh 'till those around me join in

I try my hardest to brighten everyones day

But yet, no one sees the pain behind my mask.

 

Don't I deserve to be happy?

 

People say we all have our own demons to face,

That no two people have been in the same situation as the other.

yet I always go out of my way to help those around me

no matter the struggles they or I face

 

Don't I give my strength when others are weak?

 

I've seen people tear each other apart, 

break people down, and lie straight to the others face, 

and guess who puts them back together,

picks them up from the ground,

And tells them the truth?

 

Don't I show compassion when others fail to?

 

It's difficult to see what people wish you don’t.

I guess that's why everyone assumes I'm an open book.

I've been hurt more times than I can count

More times than anyone with a heart as big as mine deserves.

 

Don't I hold my head up through it all?

 

Yes, I break at times

Yes, I hide who I really am

But don't I always do it for the sake of others?

 I demand to know! 

I don't ask for much of anything so today I'm asking you,

 

Don't I deserve to be happy?