The Shadow I hide behind.

It may seem like I am always bright and cheery

but there are times when I am sad and weary.

I don't always let that show as I hide behind a closed and locked door

and rather keep things as happy go - Lucky

It is the way I deal with life

instead of staying down to sit there with a frown I get up and turn it all around with a smile,

and it can change my mood for a good long while.

Then eventually I may sit and cry but soon I get up and smile again as there is more to life

than the hurt and stife, I like to bring a smile to others

as that keeps my sprits up and I can keep a happy outlook on

each new day that we live and always help to give a smile to someone's face that brings

us joy and is full of grace.

In this case I may not always be bright and cheery

but I never show when I am sad and weary.