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Chapter 55 - Far from Fine

Right now, I'm in a state of mind where pretending feels easier than explaining.

Where smiling feels safer than unraveling.

But truth be told,

I'm nowhere near fine.

Not even close enough to whisper the word without choking on it.

I want to say I'm okay,

But my silence cracks like glass under pressure,

And my eyes tell stories my lips can't lie about.

I laugh, but it's hollow.

I show up, but I'm empty.

And everyone sees it as clear as daylight but no one really cares.

That I'm so far from fine,

I can't even spell the word without it tasting like ash.

And maybe, just maybe,

All I need is for someone to stop asking,

And start noticing.

Will you please notice ?

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