A Penny For Your Thoughts

" I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that..." Robin Williams


She's always there to make them smile.
Her shoulders are ever ready to lean on. 
And convinces them that life’s worthwhile,
for she’s the only one that they can depend on.  

It’s always the saddest people, she thought, 
trying their hardest to makes others happy.
As they know what’s it like to feel worthless and hurt
and will hate for anyone to feel that much crappy. 

She has to be strong for them she feels,
But hides the fact that’s she’s slowly falling apart.
It’s difficult been strong sometimes it seems.
As no one notices a shattering heart. 

Yet she finds the will to always make sure she somehow makes their day.
But deep inside she quietly wishes someone could hug her pain away.



Contest - " A Penny For Your Thoughts"
Sponsor - Sara Kendrick

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 3/26/2015 2:33:00 PM
Sasha, Thanks for participating in my contest..I enjoyed reading your work..I liked the quote used and your thoughts that stemmed from the work....Sara
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Sasha Maharaj
Date: 3/27/2015 10:17:00 AM
Thank You for that opportunity Sara. :)
Date: 3/24/2015 6:50:00 PM
Congrats on your win and this poem is excellent. Such people are true givers and spread cheer upon those they contact. What would life be without them and their sacrifices? Beautiful sonnet.. A7
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Sasha Maharaj
Date: 3/25/2015 3:53:00 AM
Thank You so much Robert :)
Date: 3/24/2015 8:54:00 AM
Such a wonderful write Sasha! Congrats on big win!
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Sasha Maharaj
Date: 3/24/2015 8:55:00 AM
Thank You Dr. Upma :)
Date: 3/24/2015 8:42:00 AM
This is very moving, I also love the quote. The quote is even more impactful in light of Robin's suicide. Congratulations on your win.
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Sasha Maharaj
Date: 3/24/2015 8:45:00 AM
Thank You Richard. a sad irony in life.
Date: 3/21/2015 6:55:00 AM
I can relate to this lovely write of yours, Sasha. Often we put on a brave face, hide away our own problems and make sure that we don't influence others negatively. (makes me think of the clown...) All the best. // paul
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Sasha Maharaj
Date: 3/23/2015 9:22:00 AM
Thank You for your kind words Paul... :)
Date: 3/12/2015 11:44:00 AM
Oh gosh I can relate to this 100% in my life especially recntly when my own health took a dive after giving my all to my parents - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Sasha Maharaj
Date: 3/12/2015 11:51:00 AM
Thank You so much Jan.. I do hope however that you will be okay... (hugs) P.S. "Always here with an ever ready shoulder..."
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