Meaning of the Smiles

Meaning of the Smiles

A Poem by Anand Sehgal

When I was betrayed for the first time,
I smiled because it was something new for me,
It brought a jerk along with the freshness .

The second time I was betrayed,
I smiled, because it failed to meet my expectations ;
With all its  sophistication , it never reached the
nastiness I yearned for.

On the third occasion too I smiled ,
with some effort indeed ;
because I could not remember any other reaction
that could be shown .

I was as predictable in nature as the betrayals were .
I was a perfect match, color by color.

© 2013 Anand Sehgal


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Smiling in the face of repeated betrayals is hard to do, Anand, and I admire your strength in doing so. On the other hand, as your final line seems to suggest, are you betraying yourself by expecting those betrayals as your due with a smile? Would it be better to not put yourself in a position of being betrayed? Hopefully, that is the solution to the puzzle you pose.. Your poetry is always food for much thought and I think it's marvelous.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thanks a lot Joyce :) It is a joy to have you as a reader :)



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People smile sometimes to hide their hurt.You tell yourself that the other person will have power over you if they see your pain,hence the smile.Nicely penned

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

you got it right Vidya.. very good
Vidya Bacchus

11 Years Ago

thank you very much
Ha!
This world's so full of such happenings and this is a nice piece to share the series of experience you went through, the blow third one gave took my breath away..

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

Thanks a lot my dear friend . We die everyday by a little amount
I admire how you can smile when you are betrayed, even if you had other reasons it stil was a painful thing to put up with, perfectly written :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thanks a lot Sagarra :) :)
adaptation is the natural response! nice, one, made me think.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

Adaptation keeps us alive. you are very correct on that. If you don't adapt, you won't survive !
They say it requires more facial muscle to frown than it does to smile. I beg to differ. It hurts to smile when there is the weight of a heavy heart. It is difficult to use a smile to fight against the laws of gravity.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

But there is immense pleasure in doing something, which others find hard to do , isn't it?
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Muse

11 Years Ago

what does not kill me can only make me stronger..lol, yes there is some gratification in that.
Hi Anand,

This is a very profound, enlightening poem you penned here.

Betrayal is very demeaning to one's soul, yet still smiling in the
Face of one who has betrayed you, is I agree: indeed very admirable.

This shows that one has a choice after being betrayed, either like
You state, smile while healing & moving on, still seek love,
Follow your aspirations or turn bitter and let that bitterness eat at you.

I love the last two stanzas, this is brilliantly penned, thank you
For sharing. We can all learn from this write.

~ Barrie Joy


Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thanks a lot Barrie for the wise review :) glad that you liked it :)
ms. barrie

11 Years Ago

You're very welcome, Anand, well you penned very wise words here!
Yes I enjoyed this write a.. read more
I envy you because I just do not have the ability to smile in betrayal, deceipt and pain. Maybe, it's the anger in me that I find hard to restrain. But I have heard somewhere, that smiling is the best form of revenge. You have made a great point!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thank you so much Divya ! yes, smiling indeed reduces additional worries
AYVID N

11 Years Ago

You are welcome Anand. Keep smiling.
I. Can so relate !! TY ...

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thanks a lot for reading it :)
I am surprised you could smile. When betrayed I either lash out and rip a new one or I break down and fall apart. Although when someone betrays you, it is not always your fault. I hope you know that. xo Winter

Posted 11 Years Ago


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Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

outburst of anger leaves you exhausted !
FlatLineBeauty

11 Years Ago

It does, but sometimes it helps you feel better. It is better to let your anger out then to bottle i.. read more
THE SMILE IS LIKE A BANDAID TO COVER YOUR PAIN. SEEMS YOU HAVE SOME EXTRA SPACE HERE BEFORE YOUR PUNCTUATION-IS IT THE WAY YOU INTENDED?

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

which line? I'm sorry I didn't get ! :(
Josie E. Cook M. A.

11 Years Ago

The extra spaces at each line before your punctuation...I did not know if you intended those to be t.. read more
Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

It is not strictly followed , but somehow it has come into my writing by and large. A space to ponde.. read more

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Added on October 23, 2013
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Anand Sehgal
Anand Sehgal

Kolkata, India



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