Pratap Roy Poet Sonnet

How I Am ::: Stefanile Triadic Sonnet

Like rest, I too wanted to be happy
that sincere heartfelt wish over years grew
But, he has deserted, moved on gladly.

I was confident to be able to
present myself as an ever smiling
young woman brimming with joy, and shining
too, enjoying abundant happiness;
hidden nicely, none knows what gets into
my mind; how I mask deep anguish anew;
They witness my contentment, wittiness.
My smiling through eyes is completely fake.

Never thought I'd meet him in hall; Oh! Lord
as he asked, 'how I'm', couldn't hold tears, just shake
my head tried to move; I wept, hope none heard.
~X~X~X~

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Pratap Roy December 26, 2019 at 4:47 AM Thank you Wren for your kind words. God bless you.

J.R. Wren-Ingalls December 26, 2019 at 2:22 AM This poem really captures a universal truth of how people feel like they have to hold things together in the face of everyone else's contentment and stature. I thought how you ended this poem with the hope that "none heard" was brilliant and for so many people, it's true! Powerful piece.