Funny Faces

This poem won first place in the contest it was in

Funny Faces upon windows
smoking up the glass
looking through clear spaces
peeking at the grass

hiding back the tears from crying
looking out at this place
everyday is a fake smile
upon her pretty face

Smiling funny faces
just to hide the tears
fake a laugh, it will be okay
she's been doing it for years

Looking at old pictures
happy moments so unknown
waking up everyday
just to find herself alone

Funny face upon her
secrets gone unseen
on the outside of this broken girl
the turmoil hidden inside seems so serene

Smiling till the night time comes
then she cries herself to sleep
mascara tears flow down her eyes
into her dreams they creep

Funny faces gone till morning
sadness takes over her dreams
keeping away the outside world
hiding desperate screams

Wake up in a cold sweat
then pretend every thing's okay
muttering an "I'm fine"
it's all she can manage to say

Funny faces in the mirror
perfecting her deceit
smiles that only tell lies
eyes that do not meet

Looking through the window
making funny faces to outside
with that smile she keeps lying
hiding how hurt she is inside

Funny faces upon windows
smoking up the glass
looking through clear spaces
peeking at the grass