she's smiling
is she happy?
does it matter
no.
she looks the part
and so assume
she is
asking questions
caring
staring
wondering
that takes time
we don't have.
effort.
no.
so let her bleed
let her die
as long as she smiles
and we think
we know.

her act.
so fake
how each day 
she does not 
break
once her perfect smile.

makes me 
think of Barbie.
we all need love
once 
in a while.
effort.
no.
she's smiling
so is she really happy?

xoxo
Kyelle