Sense Sonnet - Acher

 Dilemma

I was brought up to not show pain

No matter what the time or place.

No advantage should others gain

By showing weakness on my face.

But sometimes I feel pain so great,

And my mind does get caught off guard,

My body does not hesitate.

My eyes begin to well up hard.

I try to think the tears away.

But those damn ducts do not mind me.

My weakness is on full display.

My mouth might cover up maybe!

I try to mask it with a smile,

But tears keeping falling all the while.