Absence of Laughter

that's not laughter you hear
that's the sound of my heart

that's not smiling you see
that's you tearing me apart

that's not voices in the background
that's the echo of my sadness

that's not happiness you smell
that's the aroma of madness

that's not glory you taste
that's the taste of revenge

that's not laughter you hear
that's my love at an end