Smile

It is important for everyone to smile and also to make everyone smile.

SMILE

Smile says many things, and also hides a hundred pain;

Like the sunshine that comes after rain.

People see the sunshine and say it might have rained,

Likewise, when you smile they believe in your smile even though you are in pain.

Every time you smile, may be for any reason;

But please smile, it doesn't need any occasion.

Don't smile to hide the pain,

Smile to heal the pain.

Each smile says something,

Smile with your pure heart, not in a cunning way;

Ah! What a pretty smile people should say.

But I don't want that smile which everyone likes,

I want that smile by which when they look at it they smile.

Reviews

[Black Jess]

Dear oh dear !!!
I love it *-*
I love what you said here : don't smile to hide the pain, smile to heal the pain . My god ! It's true *-* and it also reminds me of something i wrote " people should love for peace not to hurt, people should change to the best, not to the worst "
i love the last two lines; and i quite understand what you mean by " the smile which everyone likes " !
sadly true, nowadays, people smile to others so they can show them a pretty face and others like them ...
Great Writing

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you so much for your in depth review. I believe smile that comes from within is the one that makes everyone smile and that's the type of smile I want to keep on my face.
Thank you so much :)

[Black Jess]

You're weclome :)

[Chris Shaw]

A smile can make a huge difference to the lives of some. Nothing nicer than to be greeted with a lovely smile. I enjoyed your lines Najam. Thank you.

Chris

[Najam Us Saher]

I agree with you. Thank you very much for reading this :)

[barleygirl]

You express many true & helpful sentiments about how smiling can help a situation feel better.
A song here, popular for decades, by Nat King Cole:
"Smile, though your heart is aching, smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by if you smile
With your fear and sorrow, smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll find that life is still worthwhile"

Your poem reminds me of this poem. The best & most original aspect of your message is the part about smiling to HEAL the pain, instead of to HIDE the pain. Nice turn of phrase! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Najam Us Saher]

The lyrics are very heart touching. Thank you for sharing them. Also, thanks for reading this poem and appreciating my words. You made me smile with your wonderful review :)

[Onlyme]

I liked this a lot, even when we are in pain and hurting. Like you said a smile can make you instantly feel better even just for a fraction of a second. It has the power to heal you in that time span and make you feel alive and happy and whole again. Nicely done Najam. For anyone who fully understands the concept of your poem. Would realize your meaning.

[Najam Us Saher]

I am glad that you could do so. Thank you very much for reading this it really means a lot :)

[Onlyme]

anytime Najam. If I miss any of your poems send me notice to read. As I love your work.

[Najam Us Saher]

Sure. Thank you so much, it means a lot :)

[Sawdust]

a hypocrite like smile, no?

[Gaurav]

an impressive account of what a smiling soul means. Really smiling :)

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you so much. I am happy to make you smile. ☺

[Gaurav]

Thank you :)

[NEHA]

an impressive one that is quite pleasing and healing too!
like a rain on a droughted field...

[Najam Us Saher]

Ah! Lovely simile. Thank you so much for reading.

[NEHA]

indeed....!
;p

[heartspeaks]

this made ne SMILE😊 Amazing piece ... keep writing najam.... kudos

[Najam Us Saher]

I am glad I made you smile, thank you so much :)

[Abraham George]

I will always try to smile with my pure heart. nice message and way of expressing.

[Najam Us Saher]

I was wondering who might've read this very old poem of mine. Thank you so much.

[Abraham George]

hahahaha I always give surprises.

[Najam Us Saher]

And I love surprises 😀

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.
"But I don't want that smile which everyone likes,
I want that smile by which when they look at it they smile."
The above lines are true and I believe a hello and a smile can make another day better. Thank you Najam for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you so much ☺ I am glad to know that you liked it.

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy the poem Najam and you are welcome.