"Smile more. You’ll look better.”

"Smile more. You’ll look better.”

You tell me to smile more.

So, I do.

My smile is garish.

Glaringly bright.

And you say: "There.

You look better."

But to look 

is not to feel.

Reviews

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Words of wisdom with a kick back:) I liked that:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, so many hide darkness behind a smile. The world does not want to see that darkness...they prefer a smile even if it is a fake one. Good write. Lydi**

[Diana]

So much truth to your words. Thank you, Lydia. :)

[Jack...]

Diana, you have written pure truth in this short but wonderful poem. I can't tell you how many times someone has told me to smile and my first thought is, what good will that do. Very nicely done my friend.

[Diana]

Yes, what good will it do?

[Sami Khalil]

You are so right. It is important to feel good before we look good. Some people can fake smiles but within they are sad and hurt...A very good write...:)

[Diana]

Yes, one must feel good first.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)