Poker Face

I learned to hold my tears in,

Built a wall with every grin,

A mask of calm, no cracks, no sway,

That’s how I survive the day.

Eyes unread, my heart concealed,

Not a hint of what I feel.

Underneath, the storms will rage,

But my face stays on the stage.

I am stone, I am ice,

In this game, you pay a price.

I’ve mastered smiles, I play the role—

’Cause they don’t want truth, just what looks whole.