But Not All Smiles Are Created Equally

Many can smile
But not all smiles are created equally
A smile 
A shadow of the soul
In reality some smiles are cold!
Smiling depression is something
We need to break free of because
Too often we keep our depression private!

A smile can cover up the shame
A smile can lift up your name
A smile can brighten up the day
A smile can hide away the pain 
Many can smile
But not all smiles are created equally

Mark Frank 

Copyright 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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