Beneath my smile,
there is pain
but I hide it well.
Even those closest
to me cannot see
behind the mask.
I pretend everything
is alright although
I cry silently.
No one knows
any different
than this cover-up.
They see a smile
and assume
I am happy.
But the secrets
under the skin
reveal the truth.
lovely poem and good to know you are happy with cute smiles.. hope this poem goes to my frindly smiles... miss your more words...j.. all my respects for you and still remember old days...of sweet words...