The Incongruity

I always try to be strong at heart,

But the softness inside doesn't go away;

I always try to remain unaffected by petty things,

But the affections residing inside doesn't go away;

I always try to be kind and forgive people,

But the pain of betrayal doesn't go away;

I always try to remain calm and silent,

But the urge to speak out loud doesn't go away;

I always try to hide things inside,

But the need for that one special person doesn't go away;

I always try to face the reality,

But the charm of dreams doesn't fade away;

I always try to escape the what-if's,

But the regret never goes away.