I can’t be the only one who lives
A lie with Fake Smiles
Whilst I am dying, crying and
Breaking up inside
Anxiety lies.
From ear to ear this smile hides
The fear that no one will see
How much Anxiety is killing me.
Day to day, a Smile, a wave, a nod of the head,
all this dread before I have even left my bed.
Now I am up with this Smile on My face,
my heart is pounding,
My head a race
Through this crowd I just hope
To see a familiar face
Someone who knows I’m about to break
Knowing that my Smile is fake
They give me a hug and say
It’s OK, your doing well and very brave.
Now simmer down and make
That head behave.
~Shared at our ‘Healing the Mind’ InterFaith Meeting December 2021
From ‘Further beyond words’ a collection of writing by men in Herefordshire who have experienced mental ill health, illustrated by students at Hereford College of Arts.
All proceeds of this book will be used to support HMMH group.
Copies of this book can be purchased through Services for Independent Living.
Contact: euan.mcpherson@s4il.co.uk