Lord R. E. Taylor Poet Free verse

An Empty Smile

I look at her smile
It is the kind you can all across her face
Her eyes twinkle and shine
Hiding a life she refuses to live
She walks away from love
Never giving anyone a chance
Never taking down the walls she has built
Those who try admire her kisses
Her sense of humor
The life they can see trying to break free
But it is all quickly hidden away
And all that’s left is an empty smile
For everyone to see

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Debbie Guzzi May 22, 2010 at 5:43 PM That's a hard look... a false smile..shiver...good write!

Mary Benim May 15, 2010 at 7:57 PM sad...too bad she was never able to find a sincere man who could be trusted.

Carolyn Devonshire May 14, 2010 at 8:06 PM This is a very provocative write, Rob. I think you should dedicate it to me. (Joking, of course) But many of us do put up walls to keep people at a distance. When this happens, what you see is "An Empty Smile." Excellent poem! Goes to my favorites. Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta May 14, 2010 at 5:27 PM Nicely expressed thoughts

Poet Destroyer A May 14, 2010 at 3:46 PM what a sad write