Ela

When she wakes up, she looks to the side
Dresses up nicely for no one
Cries hidden in the bathroom
Pretends to her friends that she's fine
But I see
I see

Thinks she needs to be tough
Doesn't give space for the pain to pass
Has a scream stuck in her throat
That's not letting her speak
But I hear
I hear

Almost as if numb
Letting life carry her away
She felt more than she could bear
Doesn't want to feel anything ever again
But I feel
I feel

Anyone who meets her on the street
Sees that something has faded
She's becoming different
I think no one warned her
And I say
I say