“I am fine” is the most blatant lie we tell each other.
Every day to everybody that we meet.
The most common deceiving answer to the question,
“How are you?”
Some people reply with, “I am great,”
and would narrate their sad ordeal for hours.
Some of us are overthinkers.
“Do people genuinely want to know the answer?
Or it is a mere formality.
A conversation starter, an icebreaker
A little something to break the awkward silence
Supposedly if the person does care,
Do we feel safe to answer truthfully?
‘NO, I AM NOT.’
After that are we are ready for the follow-up questions like,
‘WHY? What happened’
We find ourselves in a mess.
Our mind gets foggy,
unable to comprehend how to answer the follow-up question.
‘I DON’T KNOW’ seems a stupid reason to give.
Can I trust that person with my insecurities?
Would they understand my inner self,
The uncertainties of my life.
That I am unsure of what I want from life
That I am searching for something, but I do not know what
Would they judge me and leave me more vulnerable?
Would they even have the time and patience to listen?
They would already have issues of their own.
Chuck it!
I AM FINE!”
