Facade

Revelling in small victories is but
One way to keep the mind off much
Larger defeats.

Taking one day at a time--
Out of sight, out of mind,
And living day by day.

Life goes on-- one must keep
On living has there is no other
Choice but to do so.

Keeping the head held high while
The heart sinks low-- maintaining
The smile that hides the broken heart.

So we keep plodding, plodding, plodding
Through life's hell-- hanging on to the
Small glimmers of hope and joy that do come.

And as we do these things, we gather 
Strength from them as signs that better
Things are to come.