Wounds beyond the smiles

Beyond the smiles lie those wounds

Open, deep, unhealed

I want to scream but my lips are sealed

Beyond the smiles lie those wounds

Some seen, some unseen

I want to heal but the pain still reigns

Beyond the smiles lie those wounds

Of regret and remorse

I want to forget but memories of past reinforce

Beyond the smiles lie those wounds

Of dreams and desires unsaid

I want to be free but the unknowns I dread

Beyond the smiles lie those wounds

Self inflicted

Of my frustration and despair

Wish I had the language to express