I Should Win an Oscar

Look at this smile on my face, do I look sad and alone.
With no one to give me love, and no one to call my own.
Can you look into my eyes, see them filled with happiness.
Would you ever realize, my life is in such a mess.

Chorus:
I should be a movie star, 
for playing this happy guy.
While holding back all the tears,
trying so hard not to cry.
I should win a gold Oscar,
for the way I’ve lived my life.
While my heart’s in so much pain,
like it’s being cut out with a knife

You know you can’t judge a book, until you’ve read every line.
Or feel how much it hurts, to know you’ll never be mine.
Seems like an eternity, of singing these happy songs.
While trying to fool the world, into thinking nothing’s wrong.

Chorus:
Look at this smile on my face,
do I look sad and alone.
With no one to give me love,
and no one to call my own.
While holding back those tears,
trying so hard not to cry.
They should give me an Oscar,
for playing such a happy guy.

They say if I wait enough, the right one will come along.
True love will one day find me, and I’ll know where I belong

Until that happens my friend…
I’ll put on my smile again…
I’ll laugh and try to pretend…
That I have not reached the end…
They will hand me my Oscar, cause I’m such a happy guy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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M  Avatar
May 23, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Belated POTD Congratulations my lovely talented friend!! First POTD next an Oscar!!! Debx
Andresen Avatar
May 21, 2024 at 2:52 AM
- Congratulations, Jerry .... a first class poem :) - hugs
Brotherton Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Thank you, my friend
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Wow! I see why you got an Oscar…ahem, POTD! Congratulations, Jerry!
Brotherton Avatar
May 22, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Thanks, Kim.
Rolland Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 1:04 AM
i am sure every poet should win this oscar, i think if that sometimes, while enduring stupidities and sometimes agressivity, thanks for the original concept yann
Brotherton Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Thank you, my friend.
Anaya Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Wishing you congratulations on your winning poem of the day, Jerry! You are a star, illuminating all over the pages, sweet sorrow, is heard across the universe! Enjoy your Oscar, you've won this heart xhugsx
Brotherton Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Thank you Anaya, I appreciate your kind words.
Wolf Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 5:23 PM
An Oscar and a POTD award. Guess you can 'file' the Oscar now. lol. Congrats, Jerry!
Brotherton Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 6:37 AM
I appreciate your friendship Gershon. I hope you have a wonderful week.
Nicole Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 5:09 PM
I'll sing a happy song, ' while trying to fool the world into thinking, nothing’s wrong. ' So many can relate. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. You'd win an Oscar for this write, indeed. Congratulations Jerry, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Brotherton Avatar
May 20, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Thanks for dropping by and for your wonderful words of encouragement, Brandy.
Darnell Sr Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Hi, Jerry! Congratulations on the POTD. I had to read it twice, my friend! That's how good I thought it was. The second time, I got my guitar out and strummed chords. I do believe you have got a hit. It's still playing in my head. Thanks for the inspiration, Jerry! It was with intense pleasure that I decided to come to the Soup. Have a Great Evening, Jerry,! Warm Regards, William
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Hello jerry Brotherton, You deserve this oscar. Congratulations on the PDTO. enmjoy y9our special day. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 25, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Hello Jerry, You are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Brotherton Avatar
May 25, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Thank you Darlene.
Freie Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 1:18 PM
And the Oscar goes to...Jerry Brotherton! Congrats on the POTD. Enjoy the red carpet ride.
Baker Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Been there, done that, Jerry. It's a very sad life that way, my friend. Congratulations on your fine POTD! Enjoy your special day of recognition. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Fowler Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Hummed as I read your lyrics Jerry. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 7:21 AM
"Congratulations" You did not win an Oscar but your have a POTD win. Hooray!!! In Soup world that is even better. A wonderful write. Enjoy your day, enjoy your win..................
Greenhough Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations for receiving POTD.
Bowring Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Many congratulations dear Jerry for POTD with this wonderful, poignant poem. So beautifully expressed and I love the flow which runs so smoothly. The chorus, although really sad, is very catchy and I too, can hear a song playing from it. An Oscar for you for such a moving, touching write. Really enjoyed it. Enjoy your celebratory day. You deserve it. Blessings to you :)
Pandit Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 5:56 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Jerry. Much enjoyed the missives and rhythms of your song. Enjoy your special day today.
Rodgers Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Hello Jerry, Wow, really hit home. Your words perfectly capture the struggle of hiding pain behind a smile. The honesty and depth of your poem moved me deeply. Congrats on getting POTD! You’ve got a remarkable talent for expressing the hidden emotions we all feel. Thank you for sharing such a powerful piece. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel
Gentile Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Jerry, congratulations on your POTD honors for your lyrical journey through loneliness and heartbreak!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Congratulations, Jerry, on your honour of POTD. You have created a touching and powerful poem revealing sadness under the pretence of smiles. The title immediately catches attention. Warm wishes ~
Kitchin Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Jerry, a great expression of sadness and pretending all is happy in life. Wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.
Jones Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Love your song! Wish I could hear the music! Is it country, blues, jazz or ? It’s really beautiful and sad but optimistic! Congratulations on your potd honor!
Edmonds  Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Jerry, you should certainly win an Oscar for this write, though sad and moving it well deserved you receiving poem of the day. Congratulations, Beryl
Cunningham Avatar
May 19, 2024 at 1:11 AM
An enjoyable read Jerry, well deserving of today's POTD honour. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Gifford Avatar
May 18, 2024 at 1:49 PM
A very touching write Jerry. Loved it.. Wishing you a happy weekend my friend.
One Avatar
May 18, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Hey Jerry, your poem beautifully encapsulates the theme of hidden pain behind a smiling facade. The use of the metaphor of a "movie star" and winning an "Oscar" for acting happy is particularly powerful, highlighting the effort the speaker puts into maintaining a cheerful exterior while concealing their true feelings of loneliness and heartbreak.
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