"plastic smiles" fake smiles penetrate the open wound in the center of my chest making me cringe in pain tears getting lost in the rain I mimic them blankly When it's deemed necessary to social advancement or to hush the "you're depressed" comments It's easier to play stupid You'll like me better that way Luckily, I can care less about that I tear off my plastic smile and walk away You can laugh as I disintegrate from the social world Cos from afar, you're all just a blur A smile to lighten my heart One I can believe in every time I see it You penetrate through the other side and I let you in quietly Plastic smiles kill me Yours makes me feel alive -january 13, 2005