Hurt You

I walk through life with a smile, 
a fake one frozen on my face
You would think me a child, 
if tears fell down my face.

I'm strong in a storm of razors and salt; 
wearing my smile through the painful assault.
And I’ll never let you know
how you hurt me so.

I want you to see:
My little world of false happy.
My goal to see you hurt,
you and your little flirt.

I see you smile at that girl.
My stomach knots and churls.
Vomit wants behind my lips
when you run your hands to her hips.

So I will fake a smile, 
and laugh the whole while.
His hand and mine interlaced.
With a grin in my face.

You'll think I’m okay
Whenever you look my way.
I'll make sure you that you see . . .
My fake smile when you look at me!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Saucillo Avatar
November 24, 2009 at 12:49 PM
This is so sad =( but a great way to let go of some pent up emotion. keep writing. let it be the medicine. keep writing.
Brown Avatar
November 24, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Wonderful poetry you present to us today Emily. I hope your week finds you with an overflow of inspiration which you may use to inspire others. Love and blessings to you, Carol
Dufresne Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 1:10 PM
very good poem, Emily. As far as that smile goes... Atta girl ! fake it till you make it. : ) -Robert
Nutter Avatar
November 23, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Sad but excellent write, sometimes it's important to appear strong.
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