Behind My Monster Smile

In the shadows, there’s a tale untold,

A heart that nurtured kindness, turned bitter and cold.

Broken by the world, but still tried to mend,

A villain crafted from the hands of a friend.

Born of fire, forged in despair,

Caring for the lost, while no one was there.

Through the darkness, I sought the light,

But every attempt only deepened my plight.

Trust was a currency I couldn’t afford,

Every promise shattered, just left me ignored.

So let me show you what I’ve learned to embrace,

The fear in your eyes, where I’ve found my place.

I know I’m a monster, let me show my monster smile,

I cloak my pain in laughter, even if it’s just for a while.

You painted me villain, a truth that’s not mine,

But watch as I twist this fate, a heart that can shine.

Underneath the mask, a battle’s still waged,

A soul once kind, now silently caged.

With every betrayal, I built my facade,

Each step toward darkness, a reluctant applaud.

In a world of heroes who never looked back,

I chose to protect what they’d never attack.

So let me show you how to fear what you find,

Where light once was loved, now shadows are blind.

I know I’m a monster, let me show my monster smile,

I cloak my pain in laughter, even if it’s just for a while.

You painted me villain, a truth that’s not mine,

But watch as I twist this fate, a heart that can shine.

Monsters aren’t born, they’re made in the fire,

With love turned to ashes, and hope turned to ire.

If you look close enough, you’ll see that we bleed,

Even demons have hearts, even devils have need.

So when you see me, don’t flinch at the sight,

What you fear in the dark, could still be your light.

I know I’m a monster, but see past the guile,

Let me show you the beauty behind my monster smile.