Behind

Behind a broad smile

Can be so many tears

Behind a loud laugh

Can be a silent scream

Behind warm compliments

Can be burning envy

Behind silence

Can be hundreds of words

Behind indifference 

Can hide deep seated feeling

Behind seeming confidence

Can hide hollowing insecurity

Behind apparent dislike

Can hide genuine affection

Behind outward happiness

Can hide deep hurting sorrow

Icy manner

Can hide fear and hurt

Constant talking

Can cover inner emptiness

Apparent snobbishness

Can really be misunderstood shyness

Angry behavior

Can be concealing deep pain

Lots of makeup

Can cover tears and scars

Smart remarks

Can hide smarting wounds

Arrogant strength

Can hide weakness and self-doubt

Perfect appearances

Can hide frailty and torment

Outward appearances

Can and do deceive

Smoke and mirror play

Oftener than you realize

So never assume

Never judge

Because you can never truly know

What really hides

Behind