Behind that fair facade,
does everyone feel the same?
Behind the happy smiles,
do we all feel pain?

Are we all pretending,
to be who we are?
Are we all seeking,
for a place to hide, somewhere far?

Do we all wish for a hug,
that need no reason?
From a friend who understands,
eventhough we're silent.

Do we all hold ourselves in a corner of the room,
Alone; as the walls watch us cry?
Do we stare out the window,
and wish, just wish we could fly?

Away to a faraway land,
where sorrow has no meaning,
Away from all that is bad,
gone; those horrid feelings.

I wish I was a bird-
free to do what I wish,
free to go where I want to.

I wish I was the ocean-
free to stretch out my arms,
free to roar as waves do.

But I am a girl,
searching for the meaning of life,
I am but a girl,
who's only duty is to grow up - live life.