Smile

Smile he says

theres nothing to fear 

his intent was dark 

that much was clear

A girl like you should be happy 

he says 

a girl like you should be with me 

he begs

his face changes 

as he touches my leg

you deserve it

he says

Smile he says 

theres no time to cry 

little does he know 

he's the reason why

I don't have to smile all the god damn time 

to please you 

or to tease you

to deepen my wrinkle lines 

Smile, he says

let me see it 

so you show him your teeth 

but you never really mean it.

Reviews

[Ciara]

Sad and tragic. We can often feel trapped or powerless but we can also pick our moments