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Smile

Reaching forward, pulled in reverse Tentacles of, depressions curse Smiles on the outside, are not real Hiding the true way, that I feel Illusional reality That I hope will soon set me free It's not my goal that I pretend I'm trying to make this sadness end Smiles given, meant to protect you I don't want you, to see me blue I wade through the muck for a while My best protection is this smile If I let it, this smile may lift Outer image, inner mood shift Dedicated to anyone who is going through a season of sadness. It does not have to be a permanent condition. Help is available.

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Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 1/30/2013 8:07:00 PM

Really a great thoughts Rick, many people hide their sadness behind their fully smile :) - hug, yanny

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/30/2013 10:28:00 AM

It is true ........ outstanding thoughts Richard. - oxox// Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/30/2013 2:13:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/30/2013 9:58:00 AM

Very hopeful message.A smiile can do wonders

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/30/2013 2:13:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/29/2013 6:58:00 PM

This is very thoughtful of you Richard. Countless numbers of us are affected by depression and I too believe that "attitude" makes a huge difference... smiles beget smiles! Great job! Always, Annalise

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/29/2013 7:07:00 PM

Thanks Annalise, I appreciate your encouraging words

Dan Kearley

Date: 1/29/2013 6:33:00 PM

Nice write Richard...I know these words all to well. :o)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/29/2013 7:10:00 PM

It is sad that so many people do and safer in silence. The world needs more men like you who are not afraid to share how they are feeling.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/29/2013 2:02:00 PM

Richard...another amazing write. I suffer from depression and it is often very hard to have the courage to smile. You expressed how I often feel. People don't understand the difference between having a bad day and real depression...thanks for sharing. I'm one of those who needs the poem!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/29/2013 7:11:00 PM

There certainly is a significant difference. Thanks for commenting.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 1/29/2013 2:02:00 PM

A message of truth Richard. Life changes routinely, days of bad and many that are good. Great poem. Warm Smiles Always, Connie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/29/2013 7:11:00 PM

Thanks Connie.

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/29/2013 12:53:00 PM

Very nice Richard; A smile can always hide how you really feel inside. My daughter - always has a smile on her face eventhough, she might have all the problems in the world. No one ever knows. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla