"In Hiding"

 

"In Hiding"

When seeing a bright smile, upon a face,
None picture the pain...it may erase.
While some cry...and cheeks may stain...
Others store emotions...knowing naught is gained.

Look not at the smile, but deep in the eyes,
The mind may find..a startling surprise,
For...the outside appears happy and well...
But...in the eyes, pain will surface occasionally and tell.

Do not be blinded, by a smile..upon a face.
On the inside,"pain" may need to be...erased.
Take the time with all, to kindly share...
For a smile may be showing...while pain...is there.

Written by Valentine

Reviews

[Larry Davis]

This poem speaks the truth . Point blank period

[Valentine]

Thank you for taking your time to read my scribble. Valentine

[Kimberly Miller]

Wow. Incredible. You really captured the whole essense of smiling to hide pain. Thoroughly enjoyed this poem!

[Valentine]

Thank you for taking your time to read my scribble. Kathie

[cassandra ziemba]

i take i that this is what it's like for you by your poems. i understand it well and agree with it strongly, i understand where your coming from and hope it gets better, and good job on your amazing pieces.

[Valentine]

I mostly write from words I hear throughout the day, or ideas from novels that I read. I find that having a notepad handy at all times lets me jot down lines I hear that I like. Later I may turn those lines into a poem. Valentine

[cassandra ziemba]

wow thats amazing i would never have known

[Anita B Jacques]

A sad smile with sad eyes, and pain. Crying not always, we cover our pain, Why?????? God Bless.

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is so true and I'm just not sure if it was due to inspiration or pain. Still it is a loving and moving piece. Excellent as always.
Hugs and blessings
Debby