With shoulders square and head erect
He walks proudly for all to see
There's a pain others don't detect
Yet he smiles and acts cordially
He carries his burden all alone
To share would upset loved ones
A quiet scream has set up home
Yet he laughs, jokes, and feigns fun
He dons a mask to hide sadness
And acts brave in a scary land
Deciding to never confess
Yet dares one who understands
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