Painted Smile

The girl in the class
With the smile on her face
Making people laugh
With a smile you cant erase

Because the smile is painted on
In such a tired way
Drawn on every night
To face the very next day

Her laugh is crystal clear
Tinkling like a bell
Rosy cheeks and curls
Doesn't she look well?

Her black and bruised insides
Tearing at her skin
Trying to show its face
She wont let anyone in

Tear down her mask of perfection
Behind the painted smile
There lies a ghost of a sad little girl
Yet still she says "I'm fine"