Although I Smile

Although I Smile

Although I smile,

you cannot see

the pain that lives

inside of me.

It is my own

I cannot share

the weight so often

hard to bear.

Although I smile

my heart will break

yet naught I show

my truth forsake.

It is my gift,

my treasure born

of broken dreams,

a heart so torn.

Although I smile

please look beyond

the false pretense,

that magic wand

of illusion.

And judge me not

lest my lips grow tired,

my words turn bitter,

thoughts less inspired.

For life is heavy

once in awhile;

and I am human

behind the smile.

How many smile

to hide the pain

the strain

and quiet refrain

of sorrow?

Take a moment,

to walk a mile

within their shoes

and try to smile

their smile.

Cheryl kP

2015

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