Why?

I'm on edge.

Everyone says

"just smile",

"be happy",

Don't you think I tried?

It's not as easy

As it seems.

Everyone is toxic,

Venomous,

Always ready to strike.

They all say the same.

"I'll be here for you",

"I care",

"It's okay".

But they don't care,

They never did,

And they never will.