I Want to Break Free

“How are you?”

I wish I could tell you exactly how I’ve been. But then, saying “I’m fine” just seems a lot more convenient.

And I’d keep saying that until you find a way to read through my eyes and ask me “are you okay?”. Because then it suddenly seems like you know something that I can’t hide. It also metaphorically hints that you’ve turned yourself into a safe space for me to confide.

But no, I will still tell you “I’m fine” because now it’s not just convenient, it’s a convenient lie.