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Fake Smile

A lot has been bothering me, making me feel down inside.

I have been asked how I feel, and show them my fake smile that I am feeling good.

I feel like I have no one to turn for help, because nobody will understand the pain inside of me.

I fight this battle on my own, because I only trust myself.

This fake smile holds in my tears, hides the injury of my soul, so no one will see me broken,

Getting through the day with a fake smile is the only solution until things get better in my life.

Copyright © Arty Rico Jones | Year Posted 2015

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Pandita Sietesantos Date: 8/20/2015 11:53:00 AM Hi Arty, I am really moved by this very sad write. Most of us have had similar experiences and it is difficult to expose our vulnerabilities to others who may be judgmental or unsympathetic. I am sorry you are going through all this alone. In situations like this, we need to cultivate a friendship with someone we I can trust, who will listen, and at least be understanding. I hope that things will change for you soon, and that you will find a true friend. All my best wishes to you. Pandita Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/18/2015 3:54:00 PM Arty, this is sad, and I hope you don't feel this way (at least too often!) I was noticing the last time you posted before this was so long ago and this one is a long time ago too. Sure hope you will write and post up some new poems for us!! Login to Reply Arty Rico Jones Date: 8/18/2015 6:17:00 PM Andrea, I will write some more poems. Have to get them from my note book and then into the computer. I do feel like this at times because of people, things that hurt me, and other bad things give me the fake smile. I hate when people say they are my friend and hurt me.