Mask

Smile is my essence Many remark as serene Hides painful fears Thus blink away my tears Self dignity my precious

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Sasha Maharaj

Date: 6/6/2013 2:23:00 AM

Arr one i can relate to as well. well written. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/5/2013 10:53:00 PM

this is very nice. don't be afraid to let the mask drop now and then, sweet lady.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/29/2013 2:09:00 PM

Dropping by to say hello, was hoping to read another new poem. I hope this note finds you well. Hugs Rick

Manel Gunatillake
Date: 6/1/2013 6:05:00 AM

Thank you, Yes I am ok. but my computer is giving little problems. Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/29/2013 3:34:00 AM

- Another lovely poem from you my friend Manel - Thank you. - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Manel Gunatillake
Date: 6/1/2013 6:03:00 AM

Thank you my dearest,

Jayaratne Weerakkody

Date: 5/28/2013 10:34:00 AM

You have painted a nice picture about truth and reality of smile. Nice artwork! Weera

Manel Gunatillake
Date: 6/1/2013 6:03:00 AM

Thank you weera

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/28/2013 8:00:00 AM

A beautiful though-provoking Tanka!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/28/2013 12:16:00 AM

Smiling is just so much better for the soul than frowning... happiness is a mind game and not something that can be bought or earned... great tanka!

Manel Gunatillake
Date: 5/28/2013 3:18:00 AM

Yes Tim it takes fewer face muscles than frowning. It is free. You are correct. Those are so valuable. you can't put a price tag. Hugs Tim

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/27/2013 11:36:00 PM

Excellent. Profound poem and well penned. Tfs

Manel Gunatillake
Date: 5/28/2013 3:14:00 AM

Thank you. You were missing. I will read if you have posted any lately. Hugs manel

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/27/2013 5:47:00 PM

My prayer for you is that your life will become as beautiful as your smile. I think most people can relate to this poem at different times in their lives. Hugs Rick.

Manel Gunatillake
Date: 5/28/2013 3:13:00 AM

Thanks Richard. I needed your prayer. Love and hugs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/27/2013 4:32:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work..A smile or lack of one tells a lot about a person...Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Manel Gunatillake
Date: 5/28/2013 3:11:00 AM

Thank you dear Sara.