Lie Out Loud - A Poem About Mental Health For Students

I'm not sure where these words and sentiments came from tonight... somewhere deep inside I suppose. It's definitely inspired by moments in my own life and in the lives of young minds I've had the honour of working with.

I hope you can relate to this mental health poem for students. #mentalhealth

Lie Out Loud

I cry alone

But dance in crowds

I whisper truth

But lie out loud

I hide my hope

But make believe

I dare to dream

But daren’t achieve

I lose my smile

But play at bliss

I take my aim

But often miss

I walk so weak

But fake my force

I proudly speak

But hear remorse

I scream inside

But battle brave

I delve down deep

But I’m not saved

I cry alone

But dance in crowds

I whisper truth

But lie out loud

Mark Bird

Lie Out Loud

Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash