Playing Pretend was My Best Childhood Skill

Just for a second, let's pretend that I care. Let's pretend that I don't. Let's pretend I never type blindly in the dark. Let's pretend that it's never dark at all.

Let's pretend that I sleep at night. Let's pretend that you do, too. Let's pretend I don't burn my eyes on computer screens. Let's pretend that scars go away.

Let's pretend that we have it hard. Let's pretend that we have a reason to be sad. Let's pretend there's a reason at all. Let's pretend it's not just "who I am."

Let's pretend that we never lie. Let's pretend that we never want to. Let's pretend were not lonely. Let's pretend it's not our fault.

Let's pretend we're not upset. Let's pretend we're not afraid. But, for God's sake, Can't we admit that we're not okay?