I have to lie

I walk up to you.
I say hi.
You ask 'What's up.'
"What's up?"
I have to lie.

'Hello? Are you there?'
People stop walking by.
You look confused.
Confused.
I have to lie.

You look so worried.
Your face is no lie.
I have to tell the truth.
The truth.
'Mom...I need to cry.'