why not?

crazed smiles through the sobs

guilty hands, quivering with tension,

held far away from you

you can't let yourself do this

you promised

you promised

you promised.

a smile again,

so wide it hurts.

keep it up

be strong.

it is not hard to do

easy, in fact.

how can you smile?

why not

why not

why not?

WHY NOT?

If only I couldn't think of anything.

but

in reality,

who can't?

be strong

be strong

be strong

and stop.