She was the 'epitome of strength',
as she walked with sparkle in her eyes.
But with that contagious smile on her lips,
her jolly face spoke a thousand lies.
She wasn't the girl she portrayed to be,
as her behavior played an enigmatic role.
Her perky demeanor was just a mask,
that apparently belied her desolated soul.
She hid behind her smile the tears of pain,
that flew in the dark when everyone slept.
Maybe it was the only thing that kept her sane,
But hiding emotions for so long left her bereft.
So one day she decided to end her miseries,
And walked towards the cliff with a stride.
It left everyone stunned when they heard,
that she ended her life by committing suicide.
The girl they called the 'epitome of strength',
Kept her weaknesses hidden in her chest.
And then they literally knew,
that broken people smile the brightest!
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