i wrote this poem about happiness was written to spread awareness about the importance of being kind to other people. A fake smile is often worn when someone is going through a difficult period in life. Because of this mask that is worn, we do not always know when someone is going through something: this is why it is so important to be kind to our peers.

In the 3 months leading up to this poem, I was lost a beloved family member, got hospitalized due to a freak incident, and fell in a downward spiral because of other issues I was facing in my life at the time. This awareness poem was created to start a dialogue and show the world that even though someone may look fine on the outside, we do not always know what someone is truly going through.