Absent Smiles

When happiness doesn't live, flowing tide of anger
When happiness doesn't live, the world's in danger
When smiles disappear, people transform
When smiles disappear, living in the eye of the storm
When all hope is lost, walk amongst the mute
When all hope is lost, life does not compute
When eyes drain, the noose is in fashion
When eyes drain, death is a passion
When hearts hurt, pain is the name of the game
When hearts hurt, blood will rain from the vein
When frowns are drawn, everything moves so slow
When frowns are drawn, scars on our wrists will show
When souls bleed, minds corrode
When souls bleed, bullets make heads explode
When happiness doesn't live, swallowed pride
When happiness doesn't live, suicide
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Culverhouse Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 6:26 PM
sad thoughts, enjoyed reading today! I read something that said even if you don't feel like smiling make yourself smile for 15 minutes per day it will make you feel better. I tried it and it actually helps.
Kendrick Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Sad that unhappiness would go that far..Of course we all know that depression and suicide is caused by anger turned inward...Sara
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October 18, 2010 at 3:01 PM
very deep write, a good write, enjoyed* LUv~SKAT
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