It Can'T Be Hidden

Hurt
she felt
on that day
she heard that "no"
she wished to be "yes"
tears appeared in her yes
and she hid it behind a smile
but that smile disappeared in a flash
for indeed, that hurt, could not be hidden.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
January 3, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Interesting style that I have not tried. Nicely done. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Carty Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 7:08 AM
I like the last line, that hurt could not be hidden. So many hide their hurt, but few do it well. Lovely work.
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May 8, 2009 at 2:14 PM
The emotion comes through your words in this poem. Nice use of this challenging form. I think most will relate to your words. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Have a wonderful weekend! Karen
Curcio Avatar
May 8, 2009 at 5:49 AM
Simple yet so effectively touching. Well done.
Devonshire Avatar
May 7, 2009 at 4:15 PM
It's always difficult to hide sadness "behind a smile," Maryam. The reader can relate to such feelings as we have all done this from time to time. But as you say in your compelling poem, "hurt could not be hidden." Very heartfelt and moving observation in your great poem! Love, Carolyn
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May 6, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Deep touching poem Maryam, I got chills and had to read it multiple times. Great sad poem... Love always ~Jen~
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